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Police discover joint in window panel of car driver in Schweinfurt
On June 17, 2025, a driver was stopped during a check in Kitzingen because of the smell of cannabis and signs of failure.
Police discover joint in window panel of car driver in Schweinfurt
On Monday morning, a traffic stop on Alemannenstrasse caused a stir. A 43-year-old driver apparently wanted to remain undetected, but the strong smell of cannabis quickly gave her away. During the inspection, the officers actually found the remains of a joint in the paneling of the car window, which led to a blood sample being taken.
The woman showed signs of failure during the check, which prompted the officials to ban her from continuing her journey. She will now probably face charges of drunk driving under the influence of narcotics sw1.news reported.
Latest regulations and their consequences
In the context of this control, it is important to consider the regulations in force since the partial legalization of cannabis in Germany on April 1, 2024. Driving under the influence of THC still remains strictly regulated. Loud anwalt.de Since 2024, the limit value for THC in blood serum has been 3.5 nanograms per milliliter. Anyone who exceeds this will face a fine of 500 euros and a driving ban for one month.
There is a strict ban on cannabis, especially for young drivers under the age of 21 or during their probationary period. The limit of 3.5 nanograms does not apply here; instead, you face a fine of 250 euros if you are caught driving under the influence of cannabis.
Penalties and consequences
The regulations aim to create legal certainty in road traffic, especially for novice drivers. How zdftoday reported, before the limit value was legally established, an earlier value of 1 nanogram was used in case law. Even after consumption, there can be significant effects on the ability to drive, and the positive effects of THC only wear off after several hours.
If the consumption of cannabis leads to symptoms such as slowed reactions or uncoordinated movement, this can be considered a criminal offense. Legal provisions under Section 316 of the Criminal Code not only look at the limit value in the blood, but also at the impairment of road safety.
The current events in Cologne should serve as a warning. Anyone driving on the road should be aware of the risks of cannabis consumption, as the consequences can be significant, not only in the form of fines, but also loss of driving license.