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Drunk driving in Lubmin: 63-year-old flees after accident!
A 63-year-old driver caused an accident in Lubmin and fled. Police determined that he was drunk at 3.18 per mille.
Drunk driving in Lubmin: 63-year-old flees after accident!
An incident that caused a stir: A 63-year-old man caused an accident in Lubmin on Wednesday afternoon when he hit another car while parking his Ford. The incident happened in the parking lot of a discount store on Wusterhusener Straße, causing property damage of around 200 euros. But instead of stopping, the person who caused the accident simply drove away. As Tixio reports, the police were able to stop the fleeing driver in Pritzwald and carry out a traffic stop.
During the inspection it quickly became clear that the driver was not completely sober. A voluntary breath alcohol test revealed a shocking breath alcohol concentration of 3.18 per mille. Such values significantly exceed the legally set limit, because from 1.1 per mille you are considered absolutely unfit to drive according to Section 316 of the Criminal Code. It remains exciting to see what legal consequences the man will face now that he is facing several charges: leaving the scene of an accident without permission and driving while drunk.
What does drunk driving mean?
Drunk driving carries serious legal consequences. According to Section 316 of the Criminal Code, you can be punished with both fines and imprisonment for up to one year. In addition, the loss of your driving license (§ 69 StGB) threatens with a ban period of at least six months, often even between nine and twelve months, if you exceed 1.6 per mille. In addition, any further abnormalities result in the driver's license being revoked more frequently.
The case law in Germany is clear: with a blood alcohol content of 0.3 per mille, consequences can arise, especially if there are signs of unsafe driving. A limit of 1.6 per mille also applies to cyclists, and anyone who drives above this also risks having their license revoked. It is therefore advisable to act responsibly and to refrain from driving if you consume alcohol, as explained on Anwalt.de.
The consequences for the 63-year-old
Things could now be quite expensive and unpleasant for the 63-year-old. If the alcohol content is this high, the police have the right to order a blood sample and possibly also a charge of negligent bodily harm, especially if someone was endangered by their driving style. The legal consequences range from fines to an entry in the criminal record if the penalty exceeds 90 daily rates, as explained on Bussgeldrechner.
Anyone in this situation should consider what steps to take next. It may make sense to make timely preparations for an MPU (medical-psychological examination) or to seek advice from a lawyer in order to take advantage of the opportunities that arise to have your driving license reinstated earlier.
A note that is on the minds of all road users: The best way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to know your own alcohol level before driving or, if in doubt, to avoid using the vehicle.