The carnival fools will be out and about more and more in the coming weeks. The ARBÖ explains what you have to pay attention to when driving a car with fairings.
Vienna (OTS) – The fools will be on the loose at carnival parades and festivals in the coming weeks. Anyone traveling to the event by car should take a few things into account. In principle, it is not forbidden to drive a car while disguised. However, good all-round visibility is essential, as Johann Kopinits, ARBÖ legal expert, explains: “The driver must occupy the driving position in the intended manner. He or she must ensure that one’s own vision is sufficient to drive the vehicle safely.” This is not always the case with masks, wigs, etc. There must also be maximum mobility and freedom of the feet (nothing can get caught in the pedal) and hearing must not be impaired.
Drivers who drive near parades should be particularly careful: the people in disguise are often not clearly visible, especially in the evening hours. Drivers of a vehicle should therefore think ahead, adjust their speed and be prepared to brake in order to protect themselves and others.
Damage during carnival parades
If damage to a vehicle occurs during a public event, the person responsible must generally be held primarily responsible. “Organizer liability only becomes an issue when the perpetrators can no longer be identified or there has been an organizational failure on the part of the organizer of a move,” continues Kopinits. Anyone who is worried about damage caused by vandalism can – at least partially – be reassured. Vandalism is usually covered by fully comprehensive insurance, but also by some partial insurance. It is helpful to find out about the contract conditions. Anyone who only has liability insurance is left with the damages, so the perpetrator cannot be identified and the organizer is not liable.
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