Alcohol drama on the B11: 66-year-old rams car at two per mille!

Alcohol drama on the B11: 66-year-old rams car at two per mille!

A shocking incident occurred late Monday morning on the B 11 between Geretsried and Königsdorf. A 66-year-old man who had more than two per mille of alcohol in his blood caused a traffic accident that resulted in around 20,000 euros in property damage. The man was slightly injured in the accident, while the driver of the other vehicle he hit was uninjured but suffered minor shock. The police found “clear signs of failure typical of alcohol” in the driver, who lost control of his vehicle while turning towards Lake Bibisee and collided with a waiting car.

A voluntary breath alcohol measurement showed a value of over two per mille. A blood sample was then taken and the man's driver's license from the Weilheim-Schongau district was confiscated. He is charged with “endangering road traffic”. According to the current regulations on the subject of drunk driving, from 1.1 per mille you are considered to be absolutely unfit to drive, which clearly applies in this case, as the man was even registered as having a blood alcohol level of two per mille.

Drunk driving – a risky game

The alcohol limits in Germany are clearly regulated. An absolute ban on alcohol applies to novice drivers and people under 21 years of age. From 0.3 per mille the driver is considered relatively unfit to drive and can even be punished for driving conspicuously. From 0.5 per mille, the law indicates that the driver has committed an administrative offense that is punished with fines and points in Flensburg. Anyone driving with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 per mille or more is committing a crime. In the event of such an incident, you can also face severe penalties and the revocation of your driving license for up to five years. In this case, the 66-year-old will certainly have to expect consequences that could have far-reaching consequences if he is a repeat offender, as explained by ADAC.

In this case, the motor vehicle liability insurance will cover the resulting damage, but it can demand recourse of up to 5,000 euros from the policyholder. Anyone who exceeds the legally permitted limit must expect financial and legal consequences that can quickly cost money. Drivers who are caught during their probationary period or who commit repeated offenses in particular have to be prepared for severe penalties. Cyclists are allowed to drive with a blood alcohol level of up to 1.6 per mille without committing a crime, but they also run the risk of being punished if they behave abnormally.

As the 66-year-old's story shows, drinking alcohol while driving can not only lead to serious accidents, but can also endanger your own life and the lives of others. One can only hope that this incident serves as a warning to others and encourages people to take responsibility for their actions.