Witnesses wanted

Blue light on car: Styrian wanted to play police

The would-be police officer was stopped by the real police.

(Bild: APA/BARBARA GINDL)

The Styrian police stopped a driver (20) in Gleisdorf (Weiz district) on Saturday night who had illegally mounted a blue light on his Volvo. As the investigators assume that the young Styrian was playing police, witnesses are now being sought.

The 20-year-old driver is accused of repeatedly driving his Volvo in the Gleisdorf area in recent weeks with his blue lights illegally fitted. He was stopped by police officers on Saturday night. The blue light was also seized.

Please report possible "victims"
The driver confessed to having used the blue light. As it cannot be ruled out that the 20-year-old was also playing police and stopping other road users, Gleisdorf police are now looking for witnesses.

If you have any relevant information, please call 059 133 6264 100.

Who is allowed to drive with blue lights?
"The use of blue lights on vehicles is strictly regulated in Austria and set out in detail in road traffic law," says Sabri Jorgun from the Styrian police press office. As a rule, only vehicles belonging to public safety services, such as the police or the Red Cross, as well as fire engines and military vehicles are allowed to use blue lights. Other organizations and persons may receive permission to use them under certain conditions. 

District Inspector Jorgun: "However, anyone who would like to use a blue light legally is welcome to find out more about the police profession and apply at www.polizeikarriere.gv.at."