Police launch strict traffic controls against alcohol and drugs!

Police launch strict traffic controls against alcohol and drugs!

Intensive traffic controls are scheduled for this week between June 17th and 23rd, 2025 in the Osnabrück region. The police have set themselves the goal of removing drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs from traffic. This measure is no coincidence, because last year in Osnabrück almost 2,000 people were caught driving with alcohol or drugs, and almost 800 accidents were related to drug use. This shows that there is a real need for action, because drunk driving can lead to dangerous reaction delays and, in the worst case, cause serious accidents. Linus Müller from the Osnabrück Police Department emphasizes that anyone caught driving with alcohol or drugs will face fines and possibly even criminal proceedings.

The police are aware of their responsibility and have announced that they will strictly ensure compliance with the rules during this week. Drivers face different penalties depending on their alcohol level. According to the catalog of fines for alcohol, a first-time violation of 0.5 per mille or more will result in a fine of 500 euros as well as two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. For higher values ​​and repeat offenses, the penalties become correspondingly harsher. There are also comparable consequences for a drug violation: a first offense can also cost 500 euros, and here too driving bans can quickly arise if the behavior poses a danger to traffic, as can be read on bussgeldkatalog.org.

Safety situation in road traffic

The annual statistics show the serious effects of alcohol on the roads: in 2024, 228 human deaths in Germany were directly attributable to alcohol-related traffic accidents, and many more suffered injuries. The statistics also show that young drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 in particular represent the largest risk group. The preventive controls are therefore not only a punishment, but also serve to ensure the safety of all road users. Anyone who fails the checks will have their driving license revoked; a medical-psychological examination (MPU) can also be ordered, the cost of which can be between 300 and 740 euros.

Even though the number of alcohol-related accidents has fallen overall in recent years, the situation remains tense. Road traffic is and remains a sensitive area in which the well-being of everyone is at stake. The police therefore appeal to all drivers not to take any risks and rather to use alternative means of transport if alcohol is involved.

Summary of the current situation

The checks by the entire police team will last until Sunday, June 23, 2025, and are intended to help further increase road safety. An important goal of these measures is to further reduce the number of seriously injured people in road traffic, which has already reached its lowest level in more than 70 years. Anyone who does not follow the rules not only risks their own health, but also the lives of others - a circumstance that we should not accept lightly.

With this in mind: Don't just be careful, but also act responsibly!