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Drunk 17-year-old races from police: escape ends in disaster!
A 17-year-old motorcyclist flees from the police in Konstanz, risks serious legal consequences and does not hurt himself.
Drunk 17-year-old races from police: escape ends in disaster!
A 17-year-old motorcyclist caused a stir in Konstanz on Friday morning when he tried to evade a police check. The chase began on the L220, where the young driver simply ignored the officers' signals to stop. Instead, he raced along Pappelweg and Glockenbrunnenstraße before crossing a cycle path. He was traveling at a significantly excessive speed, which ultimately led to a fall when he tried to turn onto the L220 towards Konstanz and ended up on the shoulder. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured.
The police, who quickly arrived at the scene of the accident, detected the smell of alcohol and other signs of drug use. A breath alcohol test showed an alarming 1.6 per mille, and an additional urine test was positive for THC. As a result, the teenager had to give a blood sample to a hospital. Due to the incident, the public prosecutor's office ordered the confiscation of his driver's license and motorcycle. The investigation is ongoing on suspicion of a prohibited motor vehicle race. According to Bild, the legal framework for traffic offenses is also important in this context.
Legal consequences for the young driver
The legal consequences of such an incident are serious. In addition to lengthy criminal prosecution, it can also result in the revocation of your driving license and a driving ban. A lawyer could try to save the driving license through a fine, but it is important to remember that the driving license is not the driving license itself, but only proof of it. According to § 69 StGB, in cases like this there is a risk of losing the right to drive motor vehicles on public roads, and the blocking period for a possible new license can be between six months and five years, as Balduin & Partner explains.
It will now be particularly urgent for the young person to think about the consequences of such drunk driving. If you have a blood alcohol level of over 1.6, you have to expect the so-called medical-psychological examination (MPU) in order to get your driving license again. In addition, novice drivers, who often come into contact with alcohol on the road, usually have to expect stricter action from the authorities, according to [Jusora](https://www.jusora.de/verkehr/ Alcohol-am-steuer/).
Such an incident should serve as a deterrent example. Drinking and driving and participating in illegal car races not only pose a major risk to your own safety, but also to the safety of other road users. The legal consequences are significant, and the loss of a driving license can have a severe impact on professional and personal prospects, particularly for young people who rely on driving.