Cyclists under the influence of alcohol: Police are looking for witnesses in Frankenthal

Cyclists under the influence of alcohol: Police are looking for witnesses in Frankenthal

The nightly streets of Frankenthal were witness to an extraordinary incident on September 8, 2024. Around 4:25 a.m., the police were informed by concerned witnesses about a cyclist who was obviously not to drive. It was reported that the man used almost the entire road width, which was extremely dangerous for other road users.

The police immediately made their way to the described position in the Nordring. Here they met the 62-year-old cyclist from Frankenthal and carried out a traffic control. The breath alcohol test, voluntarily carried out by the suspect, was alarming: a value of 1.84 per thousand was found. This is a considerably high value that makes it clear that the man was heavily alcoholic.

legal consequences

The consequences of the control did not fail to materialize. The cyclist was brought to the police station, where a police doctor from a police doctor was taken from him. The result of this measure could now lead to criminal proceedings for drunkenness in road traffic in accordance with § 316 StGB. This paragraph states that driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol is punishable, and it is independent of whether it is a car, a bike or another vehicle.

driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious matter and the police take such violations very seriously. In particular, driving on a bike in such an alcoholic state can have serious consequences for both the driver and other road users. It is important to minimize the accident risks and to ensure safety in road traffic. The police therefore call up all witnesses of the incident to report to add further information.

The citizens concerned can contact the Frankenthal police inspection on 06233/313-0 or to the police station in Maxdorf at 06237/934-1100. Tips will also be accepted by email at pifrankenthal@Polizei.rlp.de. Your information could play a crucial role in the context of the investigation.

The events in Frankenthal are another example that drunk rides, even on a bike, should not be ignored. It is a topic that not only employs local authorities, but also of national interest, since it underlines the need to improve traffic safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents.