Police find numerous violations in Hallstatt bus checks

Police found numerous violations by tour bus operators and guides during targeted checks in Hallstatt, in the Gmunden district, ORF reported. One driver was arrested after officers found he allegedly lacked a valid driving licence and was in Austria illegally.

The checks took place on Thursday with the Gmunden district authority and the Ministry of Transport. Officers inspected commercial passenger transport and tourist guiding in the Hallstatt area.

Police reported several breaches of laws governing occasional passenger transport and immigration, as well as violations of driving and rest-time rules. They also found other traffic offences.

Authorities issued numerous citations and collected nearly 12,000 euros in fines at the scene.