Tempo 140: test track between Haid and Sattledt from August 1st

Tempo 140: Test track between Haid and Sattledt as of August 1

WIEN / LINZ. The test cycle lasts one year – say mayors of municipalities on the track

In the future, the test road will probably be flashed, which exceeds 140 km / h. Image: Photomontage: OÖNGrafik / Weihbold

Now things get serious: From August 1st, you can take the Westautobahn (A1) between Haid and Sattledt at 140 km / h instead of 130 km / h. This was announced by Transport Minister Norbert Hofer (FP). The test operation is scheduled for one year

Then, the data will be evaluated on the basis of which it will be decided whether and when Tempo 140 will be allowed on other sections of the highway. For a general introduction, Hofer wants to use section control more often. This should guarantee road safety.

The ÖAMTC Automobile Club expects: "We look forward to the results," said Josef Thurnhofer, National Director. What is the current speed, what is the behavior in terms of distance? Due to the higher speed, however, the potential danger increases, especially in bad weather. "Therefore, he needs electronic screens adapted to the situation using variable message signs."

The ARBÖ project is positive. "We welcome this, it is gratifying that individual traffic should be accelerated, after years it has only been slowed down," said spokesman Sebastian Obrecht. However, the measure should not be at the expense of road safety: sensible, the higher speed limit only on well-developed sections and the appropriate time.

Manfred Baumberger (SP), mayor of Ansfeldner: "A useless step If you are allowed to travel 140 km / h over a few kilometers in Austria, you will save a few seconds while increasing the levels of the environment and noise for residents. "He speaks of a" diversion maneuver "by the government.

Sattledts Mayor Gerhard Huber (VP) however thinks that little will change for his community: "I have the impression that many drivers drive faster than expected, I do not think so.

Rudi Anschober (Greens), Environmental Advisor for Upper Austria, points out that increasing the speed limit saves a bit of time, but that the emissions from Nitrogen oxides increase by almost a quarter. (whale)

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