Drunk driving: 53-year-old crashes below 2.84 per mille!

Drunk driving: 53-year-old crashes below 2.84 per mille!

A tragic incident has occurred in Herzogenaurach that is drawing attention to the serious consequences of drunk driving. On July 8, 2025, a traffic accident occurred when a 53-year-old driver hit a car that had the right of way while turning from Erlanger Strasse onto Membacher Strasse. According to the report from the Erlangen-Stadt and Höchstadt a.d.Aisch police station, the driver continued driving after causing the collision. Only when the injured driver pointed this out did he stop. The subsequent alcohol test showed an alarming 2.84 per mille - well above the permissible limits and a clear indication of unfitness to drive.

In Germany, the legal situation regarding drunk driving is strictly regulated. Penalties vary depending on the driver's blood alcohol level, driving behavior and history. Fines and points can be imposed in Flensburg from just 0.5 per mille, while from 1.1 per mille there is an absolute inability to drive, which is prosecuted under Section 316 of the Criminal Code. As the information from Rechtsanwalt.de makes clear, with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 1.6 per mille, the ordering of a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is unavoidable. Without a successfully passed MPU, the driver's license will not be returned - an aspect that the affected driver will certainly have to take into account in the near future.

Legal consequences and MPU

The legal consequences of drunk driving are serious. From a blood alcohol concentration of 0.3 per mille it becomes dangerous for the driver, especially if the driving behavior is conspicuous. If you are found to be unfit to drive for such an offense, your driver's license will usually be confiscated. The law stipulates that in such a case there may be a new procedure in which the driving license is revoked - with blocking periods of up to 24 months. An earlier application for a new driving license is only possible three months before the expiry of this blocking period and will only be approved if the MPU has been successfully completed.

In addition, various requirements must be met when MPU occurs: proof of abstinence, contact with traffic psychologists and careful preparation are essential. However, it is important to beware of dubious offers for MPU preparations, as also mentioned by Rechtsanwalt.de. Only qualified experts should be consulted in order not to prolong the process unnecessarily.

Public safety and prevention

Incidents like the one in Herzogenaurach show how necessary preventive measures are. Drunk driving is not only a legal problem, but also a social problem that endangers many lives. Responsible use of alcohol is essential to avoid such tragic accidents. Leaving cars safely and choosing alternative means of transport should be a matter of course for all road users.

The affected driver can now only hope that he recognizes the consequences of his actions and takes the necessary steps to restore his fitness to drive. Ultimately, it is also a question of responsibility towards yourself and other road users.

The following links may be helpful for up-to-date information about the legal framework for drunk driving and its consequences: Wiesentbote, Lawyer.de, Heskamp law firm.