Drunk drivers force oncoming traffic onto the grass verge!

Drunk drivers force oncoming traffic onto the grass verge!

Traffic can sometimes be very frightening, especially when the influence of alcohol and careless driving go hand in hand. A current incident in Bad Saulgau shows this clearly: A 59-year-old driver was drunk while driving his vehicle between Hopferbach and the hamlet of Schwemme. His driving style was so expansive that an oncoming Skoda driver had to swerve onto the grass verge to avoid a collision. In view of this dangerous situation, the Skoda driver didn't let up. He followed the drunken driver, was finally able to get him to stop and alerted the police.

The officers reacted quickly. On site, they confiscated the 59-year-old's driver's license and ordered a blood sample to be taken in the hospital because the alcohol test showed over two per mille. This result means that the driver now has to answer for endangering road traffic. A warning signal for all drivers that drinking alcohol while driving not only endangers their own safety, but also the safety of others.

Alcohol limits at a glance

But what exactly do the legal regulations say on the subject of drunk driving? As the ADAC website adac.de informs, the handling of drunk driving is strictly regulated. The following alcohol limits apply to drivers:

• 0,0 Promille: Absolutes Alkoholverbot für Personen bis 21 Jahre und Fahranfänger in der Probezeit.
• 0,3 Promille: Beginn der relativen Fahruntüchtigkeit.
• 0,5 bis 1,09 Promille: Ordnungswidrigkeit, mit einem Bußgeld von 500 Euro, 2 Punkten in Flensburg und einem Monat Fahrverbot bei erstmaligem Verstoß.
• Ab 1,1 Promille: Absolute Fahruntüchtigkeit, strafbar mit weitreichenden Folgen.

If you have a blood alcohol level of 1.6 per mille, you are required to undergo a medical-psychological examination (MPU). It is important to note that breath alcohol testing doubles the measured blood alcohol content (BAC). Anyone who refuses such a test will be asked to take a blood sample to determine the exact concentration, as auto-motor-und-sport.de explains.

Drive responsibly

Drunk driving not only poses legal risks, but also the risk of serious accidents and injuries. Every driver should be aware of the consequences. The district authorities and the police take this problem seriously and carry out regular checks. If you violate the 0.0 alcohol limit, you not only face high fines, but also points in Flensburg and possible consequences, such as extending the probationary period for novice drivers.

Taking into account the strict regulations and the immediate effects of a breathalyzer test, it is clear that responsible driving is essential. It is up to each individual to avoid situations that can endanger not only their own safety, but also the safety of other road users.