The targeted inspection focused on **heavy goods vehicles operating in international road transport** to verify compliance with driving and resting time rules, tachograph regulations, posting rules, road safety and other applicable obligations.    
  
A wide range of Austrian authorities took part, including the **Federal Ministry of Interior**, the **Federal Ministry of Transport**, **Police**, **Financial Police**, **Customs**, **Labour Inspectorate**, technical experts from the **Governments of Tyrol and Styria**, official veterinarians and representatives from the **ASFINAG** (Austrian Motorway and Expressway Financing Company) Inspection Unit.

The involvement of international enforcement experts supported the identification of sophisticated infringements, particularly in relation to tachograph manipulation, and enabled authorities to exchange operational knowledge and good practices.

ELA supported the inspection by providing coordination as well as logistical, technical and language assistance.



##  Key results 

- 230 vehicles inspected
- 188 drivers checked
- 617 infringements of driving and resting time rules detected
- 189 technical deficiencies identified
- 10 criminal offences in area of social regulations (driving times and rest periods or second driver card)
- 17 breaches of the Anti-Wage and Social Dumping Act identified across 9 operators with €46,000 fines sought
- €136,713 in financial securities collected

 

 

 

 

Drivers in international road transport regularly cross borders, while their working conditions and social rights depend on the effective application of EU and national rules. Cooperation between enforcement authorities is therefore essential to identify **cross-border infringements**, **protect drivers**, **improve road safety** and **support fair competition in the sector.**

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