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Drug control in Bingen: driver stopped under the influence of cannabis!
On November 2nd, 2025, the police in Bingen carried out a traffic stop after a driver was noticed to be under the influence of drugs.
Drug control in Bingen: driver stopped under the influence of cannabis!
On the night of Saturday to Sunday, more precisely at 00:55 a.m., the Bingen police station carried out a patrol on Koblenzer Straße in Bingen-Bingerbrück. The officers noticed a Volkswagen Polo that was clearly exceeding the speed limit. The driver, a 28-year-old man from Saxony-Anhalt, was immediately subjected to a traffic stop.
During this inspection, indications of possible drug use were discovered. The driver admitted to consuming cannabis the evening before, which was confirmed by a rapid drug test. This means that the man now has to face administrative offense proceedings because he was banned from continuing his journey. In addition, a blood sample was taken to accurately determine the drug content in his blood. Such offenses can have serious consequences, as any type of drug use on the road poses a significant risk to safety. Loud ADAC Even the detection of even the smallest amounts in the blood is a criminal offense and can lead to fines or even imprisonment.
The consequences of drugged driving
The regulations surrounding drugs on the road are clear and strict. Drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin and LSD are not only illegal if they can be detected in the body, but can also severely impair the ability to react and concentrate. The ADAC states that even the combination of drugs and alcohol enormously increases the risk for all road users. The penalties for driving under the influence can vary greatly, ranging from fines to several years in prison, depending on the circumstances of the crime.
In addition, there is usually a risk that your driving license will be revoked for at least ten months. These measures are intended to protect not only those affected, but also other road users. Drug driving is considered a serious offense that, as in the current case, can have immediate consequences.
A current study shows that education and intensive controls are urgently needed to ensure safety on the roads. The ADAC is calling for increased awareness among drivers and rigorous police action.
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