FPÖ politician Norbert Hofer reportedly had driver's license revoked

Norbert Hofer, a prominent figure in Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) and former presidential candidate, has reportedly had his driver's license suspended following an alleged drunk driving incident. According to the "Kronen Zeitung," Hofer's blood alcohol level was measured at 2.48 per mille during a preliminary roadside test.

The incident is said to have occurred on Friday afternoon as Hofer was driving home from Styria to Pinkafeld. His vehicle reportedly touched a traffic island, veered into the oncoming lane, and nearly ended up in a ditch. A witness alerted the police, who located Hofer near his home shortly after a brief search.

Despite the preliminary test results, Hofer allegedly refused to undergo a legally admissible breathalyzer test. He also reportedly told officers that he was not the one driving at the time of the incident. Hofer, who previously served as Minister of Transport and FPÖ chairman, is currently a member of the Burgenland state parliament.

Officials from the FPÖ's parliamentary club in Burgenland stated they had no information about the license suspension and declined to comment. The Burgenland police also refused to confirm the details of the "Krone" report. Hofer gained national recognition for his close race against Alexander Van der Bellen in the 2016 presidential election.

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2.48 per mille