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Shock in Soltau: 53-year-old caught driving with 1.82 per mille!
Police in the Heidekreis check an alcoholic driver (1.82 per mille) and report a break-in in Soltau. Tips on behavior.
Shock in Soltau: 53-year-old caught driving with 1.82 per mille!
This Friday morning, September 28th, 2025, a traffic stop on Baderstrasse in Soltau caused a stir. Police stopped a 53-year-old man behind the wheel of a vehicle and smelled alcohol. A breath alcohol test showed an alarming level of 1.82 per mille. Such values are not only a risk for those affected, but also for all other road users. The police immediately initiated criminal proceedings, confiscated the man's driver's license and banned him from driving. A blood sample was also taken to determine the exact blood alcohol content.
Drunk driving is considered a serious problem worldwide. In Germany, the blood alcohol limits are clearly defined: the 0.0 blood alcohol limit for novice drivers and those under 21, the relative inability to drive from 0.3 per mille, the administrative offense from 0.5 to 1.09 per mille and the absolute inability to drive from 1.1 per mille. If the value is 1.6 per mille or more, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is mandatory ADAC reports that....
The consequences for those affected
The consequences of violations must be taken seriously. Anyone caught driving with more than 0.5 per mille will face a fine of 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. In the event of repeat offenses or accidents, the penalties become more severe, and there can even be a risk of imprisonment and the loss of your driving license [Kenn dein Limit explains that...](https://www.kenn-dein-limit.de/ Alcohol Verzicht/lokal-am-steuer/). What many people don't know is that even if the blood alcohol level is below 0.3, you can still be partially at fault in an accident.
The police department in Soltau points out that such checks serve to increase traffic safety and to remove drivers who are found to be drinking alcohol. They also emphasize that it is important to avoid drinking and driving - better a cold-pressed juice than a fine you can't afford.
Burglary in Soltau
While the police are keeping an eye on alcohol offenders, there are also other criminal activities to report. A terraced house was broken into on Goethestrasse in Soltau. Unknown perpetrators pried open the cellar door between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. and searched several rooms for valuables. The police are asking the public for information about suspicious people or vehicles by calling 05191-93800.
Current events like these underscore the importance of being vigilant and taking community safety seriously. Regardless of whether it's alcohol or burglary - the police are always on the hunt for order and security News.de reports that ....