76-year-old with 1.74 per thousand stopped on the B 96

a worrying event on the B 96

On 01.08.2024, an attentive driver observed a dangerous driving situation at 3:42 p.m. on federal road 96. The vehicle in question, a Hyundai, showed an extremely unsafe driving style and drove into snake lines. This worrying driving style already noticed between the USAdel and Groß Nemerow, which indicates the public to the security risks that arise from such traffic disorders.

The use of the police

After the witness had approached the driver, he continued towards Neubrandenburg without reacting to the warning. The police were then alerted and several radio patrol cars were looking for the vehicle. Shortly afterwards, the officers were able to stop the Hyundai at a crossing in Neubrandenburg. The older driver of the vehicle, a 76-year-old man from Berlin, ignored the instructions from the police to stop the vehicle.

alcohol in road traffic: a serious problem

In the subsequent control, the police found alcohol smell in the driver's breathing air. A breath alcohol test carried out showed an alarming high value of 1.74 per thousand, which is a significant risk to all road users. In addition, the police found a bottle of grain inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to having taken a sip, which further tightened the already worrying situation.

legal consequences and public security

The police acted immediately by bringing the man to the Neubrandenburg Clinic for the blood testing and confiscated his driver's license. Criminal proceedings for drunkenness in traffic have been initiated. Fortunately, everyone involved was not injured. This incident illustrates the constant problem of alcohol at the wheel and the need for strictly enforced traffic safety to minimize accidents.

The importance of vigilance in road traffic

This incident is an urgent memory of the importance of vigilance in road traffic and the responsibility of each individual to pay attention to possible dangers. In view of the ongoing challenges that alcohol is at the wheel, it is essential to report such incidents and actively act against dangerous driving behavior. Civil society plays an important role in protecting the streets and the safety of all road users.

on behalf

Jürgen Kolletzki
Police leader from the service,
Appendix control center, police headquarters in Neubrandenburg