Alcohol at the wheel: Police punish traffic offenders in Cloppenburg

Alcohol at the wheel: Police punish traffic offenders in Cloppenburg

05.08.2024 - 13:13

Police Inspection Cloppenburg/Vechta

alcohol at the wheel - a worrying trend

On Sunday, August 4, 2024, not only once, but also alcohol -related traffic accidents in Cloppenburg and the surrounding area. The high number of drunk drivers that endanger road traffic is particularly frightening. These incidents raise questions about security awareness in the region and require urgent rethinking.

an alarming example

A worrying incident occurred around 4:34 p.m. when a 51-year-old woman from Cloppenburg drove the Höltinghauser Straße under considerable influence. Observers reported their striking police driving. The breath alcohol control showed an alarming value of 2.31 per thousand. The woman had to undergo a blood sample and her driver's license was confiscated.

another kind of danger

Another incident occurred on the same day at 12:44 p.m. when a civilian patrol crew in Halen met a vehicle that came towards them in their lane to avoid an impending collision. The driver, a 25-year-old man from Höltinghausen, was not in possession of a driver's license and had a breath alcohol value of 0.46 per thousand. Again, a wrong decision could have leaded to a dangerous situation.

The consequences for the community

These incidents are not only isolated cases, but also reflect a growing problem in the region. Driving under the influence of alcohol not only has legal consequences for the drivers, but also endangers the safety of other road users. The police are urgently dependent on information in order to minimize such behaviors and to ensure safety in road traffic.

extensive consequences in the event of accidents

Another event that indicates the need for stronger surveillance was an incident on Saturday, August 03, 2024. An unknown road user damaged the parked car of a 42-year-old woman in Cloppenburg and removed undetected. This type of traffic accidents can cause considerable economic damage and shows the irresponsibility of some road users.

common responsibility for security

The Cloppenburg/Vechta police inspection appeals to the community of being vigilant and reporting potential dangers in traffic. It is important to develop a strong awareness of the dangers of alcohol at the wheel in the region in order to reduce such incidents. Information can be given to the police on 04471/1860-0.

Please ask:

Police Inspection Cloppenburg /Vechta
Pkin Julia Göken press office
Telephone: 04471 /1860-204
Email: pressestelle@pi-clp.polizei.niedersachsen.de

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