17-year-old falls after wild escape from police - driver's license lost!

17-year-old falls after wild escape from police - driver's license lost!

In the early morning hours of July 18, 2025, a police operation on the L220 between Konstanz and Dettingen attracted the interest of many passers-by. At around 2:15 a.m., the Konstanz police station wanted to stop a 17-year-old on his entry-level motorcycle, but instead of following the instructions, the young driver accelerated and tried to evade control. [Südkurier]. The driver ended up on the shoulder while turning on the state road towards Konstanz and fell.

Fortunately, the 17-year-old escaped without injuries, but the subsequent check revealed worrying results: a breath alcohol test showed a whopping 1.6 per mille. A drug test also came back positive for THC. The police asked the teenager to give a blood sample at the hospital. As a result, both his license and the motorcycle were confiscated and an investigation was launched on suspicion of prohibited motor vehicle racing.

What does a traffic stop mean?

Road users must repeatedly undergo general traffic checks, which are not legally defined but are based on Section 36 (5) StVO. According to the platform Fachanwalt, the police are allowed to stop vehicles and check the drivers' documents. The aim of these checks is to increase road safety and to check the drivers' ability to drive. Such a check can be carried out regardless of suspicion or on an ad hoc basis.

The police are allowed to take some specific measures as part of a check: request a driver's license and vehicle registration document, determine the identity of the driver and also check the condition of the vehicle. However, the police also have limits: alcohol and drug tests can only be ordered if there is suspicion and are not mandatory. If you are unsure, legal advice is recommended.

Alcohol and Drug Testing: What Do You Need to Know?

Another important aspect in this context is alcohol and drug testing. Many are wondering whether the police can order the two tests at the same time. According to the guide from Praxistipps, it is actually permissible if there is a suspicion that a driver is drunk or on drugs. However, both tests are voluntary unless the police have been able to express concrete suspicion.

Considering the incidents that the 17-year-old experienced in Konstanz, it is obvious that careless behavior and disregard for traffic regulations are not only dangerous, but can have far-reaching consequences. Losing his driver's license and motorcycle will provide him with an educational time that may teach him about the dangers of traffic. The events remind us all to use alcohol and drugs responsibly, especially in traffic.