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Drunk driving: 61-year-old caught in Neuburg – Now he's in danger of being withdrawn!
A 61-year-old driver from Donau-Ries was stopped because of being under the influence of alcohol. There were also reports of a small fire and vandalism.
Drunk driving: 61-year-old caught in Neuburg – Now he's in danger of being withdrawn!
On Friday, July 11, 2025, police officers pulled a 61-year-old driver from the Donau-Ries district out of traffic. The check took place at 11:20 a.m. in Rennertshofen, where the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. An alcohol test showed a value of 1.2 per mille, which, according to the Criminal Code (StGB), is considered to be absolutely unfit to drive. As a result, further travel was stopped and the driver had to undergo a blood sample at the Neuburg Clinic. His driver's license was regularly confiscated and he is being investigated for drunk driving. Brennessel reports that such violations not only endanger road safety, but can also have legal consequences.
But what is the current legal situation regarding drunk driving? If a driver has a blood alcohol content of 0.5 per mille or more, they are deemed to be in breach of the rules; a first offense can result in fines of 500 euros or more and a one-month driving ban. From 1.1 per mille it is even a criminal offense that can result in fines or, in the worst case, prison sentences of up to three years steuermeister. There is a strict ban on alcohol, especially for novice drivers and younger drivers up to the age of 21.
Increased need for action
The traffic situation remains tense, because the numbers speak for themselves: In 2022, there were 38,771 accidents under the influence of alcohol in Germany, which corresponds to an increase of 19 percent compared to the previous year. These numbers illustrate how important it is to act responsibly and know your own alcohol tolerance. This is particularly true if you are behind the wheel yourself Goslar-Institut.
It is not just the legislature that is required, society can also do its part. This includes taking responsibility within your circle of friends and setting up common rules to avoid alcohol-related driving. The use of alcohol tracking technologies can help here, as can good planning for returning home safely after a social evening.
Fire brigade in action
But it wasn't just the police who were on duty on Friday: on the same day, the Neuburg fire department reported a small fire in the garden of a property on Grünauer Straße. Fortunately, the fire was quickly extinguished and no property damage was caused. The fire was caused by set exercise books on fire that were thrown away by an unknown student. The police are now looking for information about this incident and will receive information on 08431/6711-0.
During the same period, the exterior facade of the Holy Spirit Church in Neuburg was sprayed with black paint, with the estimated damage to property being around 200 euros. Here too, the police are happy to accept information.