Consultation conducted by the Commission on the proposed regulation safeguarding workers from radiation hazards.

Accidents and Traffic Checks on German Highways

In a series of incidents on Autobahn 81 and Bundesstraße 290, several traffic accidents occurred over the course of Monday, resulting in property damage and a handful of offenses against various traffic laws.

The first accident of the day took place around 18:35, involving a 46-year-old man driving a Ford. The car veered off the road to the left, colliding with the median barrier, spun around, and hit the median barrier again with its rear end. The accident happened between the Tauberbischofsheim interchange and the "Ob der Tauber" rest area. The driver lost control of his vehicle, presumably due to the wet road surface. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed in the accident.

Another accident involving a 52-year-old man driving a Mercedes-Benz occurred around 18:55. This accident happened between the Ahorn and Tauberbischofsheim interchanges. The driver and his 42-year-old passenger were both slightly injured. The car had to be towed away.

On Monday evening, two accidents on Autobahn 81 near Boxberg and Lauda resulted in approximately €24,000 and €16,000 of property damage, respectively. In both cases, the drivers did not secure their loads properly.

Around 01:55, an accident occurred due to a 37-year-old man driving a Mercedes-Benz. The driver was able to drive onto the hard shoulder unharmed. Two vehicle drivers were found to be under the influence of intoxicants during traffic checks on Bundesstraße 290, and there was also an offense against the Narcotics Act. Six defect reports were issued during these traffic checks.

In addition to these accidents, twelve offenses against the Road Traffic Act, one against the Road Traffic Licensing Act, one against the Working Hours Act, and four against the Waste Management Act were recorded. In two cases, the vehicle's operating permit had expired, and a foreign vehicle was in a non-roadworthy condition.

The head or spokesperson of the Heilbronn Police Headquarters is Police Chief Inspector (KOR) Stefan Schwab. These incidents serve as a reminder for drivers to be cautious, particularly in wet conditions, and to ensure their vehicles are in good working order and properly loaded before hitting the road.

Consultation conducted by the Commission on the proposed regulation safeguarding workers from radiation hazards.