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Wrong-way driver in the Pfändetunnel: 27-year-old stopped drunk!
27-year-old driver drunkenly drives the wrong way in the Pfändetunnel. Police stop driver, license revoked.
Wrong-way driver in the Pfändetunnel: 27-year-old stopped drunk!
It was only early on Sunday morning that a 27-year-old driver caused a stir in the Pfändetunnel. The young man was driving in the wrong direction in the east tube of the tunnel at around 3:10 a.m. How Weekly newspaper news Reportedly, the driver had apparently consumed alcohol and drugs, which led to his risky maneuver.
The rash driving behavior could have almost led to a head-on collision, which the driver was only able to avoid by taking quick evasive maneuvers. Before police arrived, the man turned his vehicle around and continued driving in the right direction. But that didn't go unnoticed: Shortly afterwards his car was found standing in the tunnel, but without him.
Consequences for the driver
However, the 27-year-old's actions had consequences. There was material damage to the right front rim of the vehicle and a scuff plate in the tunnel was slightly touched. The police then temporarily took away the man's driver's license. Another report from Yusora points out that drinking and driving not only endangers other road users, but also puts your own driving license at risk.
In Germany there are strict rules for novice and young drivers. There is an absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for people up to the age of 21 and novice drivers during their probationary period. Values above 0.3 per mille are considered relative inability to drive, while values above 1.1 per mille indicate absolute inability to drive. These regulations are important to ensure road safety.
Tunnel closed
The incident led to a temporary closure of the Pfändetunnel in the direction of Germany, which lasted from 3:09 a.m. to 4:42 a.m. This caused a slight backlog, but it quickly cleared up.
Thanks to the timely response of the police, something worse was prevented. The driver is now being reported for several legal and administrative offenses. The legal consequences are clear: Depending on the alcohol level, you can face severe fines and driving bans ADAC holds on.
It remains to be seen whether the young man will learn from this delicate situation. The events in the Pfändetunnel impressively show that alcohol and drugs have no place in traffic - for the safety of everyone involved.