Truck driver with over three per mille: Police stop alcohol risk!

Truck driver with over three per mille: Police stop alcohol risk!

On October 24, 2025, a worrying incident occurred on the A93 between Abensberg and Siegenburg when a 48-year-old truck driver from Romania got stuck on the grass verge. A breath test carried out by the police showed a blood alcohol level of over three per thousand. Surprisingly, despite this high level of intoxication, the driver was able to walk straight and spoke without delay, reports Pfaffenhofen Today.

However, there was a blessing in disguise: No one was injured in this incident, but there was damage to the land worth around 300 euros. The driver had to undergo a blood test while his driver's license was secured. In addition, a criminal complaint was filed for drunk driving and he faces the risk of having his driving license revoked.

Alcohol limits in traffic

Drunk driving is a hot topic that endangers not only the driver but also other road users. The alcohol limits in Germany are clearly regulated. There is an absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for novice drivers and people under 21 years of age. From 0.3 per mille the relative inability to drive begins; Anyone who drives between 0.5 and 1.09 per mille must expect a fine of 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. If you have a blood alcohol content of 1.1 per mille, you are considered completely unfit to drive, which is a punishable offence. In addition, if the value is 1.6 per mille, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is necessary, as is the case ADAC informed.

The legal penalties for violations should not be underestimated. For a first offense with a blood alcohol level of 0.5 to 1.09, a fine of 500 euros and two points are due. Anyone who repeatedly becomes conspicuous in the same category must expect significantly higher fines and longer driving bans, he said Catalog of fines.

Drunk driving and its consequences

Responsible use of alcohol is crucial to ensuring safety on the road. The question of what happens in the event of an accident is important for many drivers: If there are clear violations, the motor vehicle liability insurance will pay for the damage caused, but can claim back up to 5,000 euros from the driver responsible. In addition, depending on the alcohol content, the fully comprehensive insurance can only partially or not fit at all, which can have serious financial consequences in an emergency.

The sad record of traffic accidents caused by alcohol is alarming. In 2019, 228 people died due to alcohol-related accidents and there were over 17,000 injuries. Young drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 represent the largest risk group, especially on weekends.

Once again it shows how important education and preventive measures are when dealing with alcohol and traffic. If you want to travel safely, you would do well to hire a driver straight away or do without a car.