Alkolocks and chaos: shock accident in Pfullendorf and wild traffic control!

Alkolocks and chaos: shock accident in Pfullendorf and wild traffic control!

On July 19, 2025, there were several incidents in the area of Meßkirch and Pfullendorf, which are reminiscent of the dangers of alcohol at the wheel. A 50-year-old driver of a gray Renault was stopped at around 7:25 p.m. during a traffic control in Meßkirch. The officials found that the man was not strapped and was significantly under the influence of alcohol - the breath alcohol test resulted in a value of 1.18 per thousand. When the police wanted to take him with him to take blood, he resisted. Surprisingly, his mother also appeared, who insulted the officials and tried to free her son. Ultimately, the driver was taken to the hospital to carry out blood sample. Investigations were initiated against both, the driver and his mother. Here it becomes clear how rapidement from a small traffic violation can result in a serious situation, especially if alcohol is involved.

Another incident occurred on Friday evening at 10:40 p.m. when a red car raced over a roundabout in Pfullendorf. Witnesses reported a red Ford with a roof box that fled and tore two traffic signs and foundations from the earth. The total damage to the roundabout is estimated at around 5,000 euros. The police are now looking for other witnesses who can provide relevant information. Anyone who has seen something is asked to report to the Pfullendorf police station (Tel.: 07552 2016-0).

The dangers of alcohol at the tax

These incidents not only emphasize the urgency of traffic controls, but also make the risks of alcohol at the wheel clear. Alcohol in road traffic is not only a criminal offense, but also harbors considerable dangers for all road users: perception, driving behavior and response times are already affected with a blood alcohol level of 0.3 per thousand and the risk of accidents doubles. At 1.1 per thousand, one speaks of absolute inability to drive, which can result in drastic legal consequences, including fines, points in the driving suitability register and the withdrawal of the driver's license. According to the data of dvr , in 2021 every 16th person who died in traffic was due to an alcohol accident.

The legal consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol are clearly defined. Bussmeld catalog illustrates that up to five years of prison sentence can be threatened with an accident from 0.3 per thousand. Driving license withdrawal and the arrangement of a medical psychological examination (MPU) are also possible. Not all traffic rowdies are now aware of the severity of their actions, which makes the clarification of the risks of alcohol at the wheel all the more important.

The experiences from these incidents clearly show that alcohol at the wheel should not be a cavalier offense. The reactions of the travelers and their environment can escalate situations that have already been avoidable. The police will continue to have all the eyes on the streets to ensure that such incidents do not become the rule. Everyone is responsible for their own security and that of the others on road traffic.