Full brakes: Drivers caught with 3.85 per mille in Salzgitter!

Full brakes: Drivers caught with 3.85 per mille in Salzgitter!

A shocking incident occurred in Salzgitter last Saturday that once again brought the dangers of drunk driving into the spotlight. A 40-year-old driver was caught by police while behind the wheel with a breath alcohol level of 3.85 per mille. The high alcohol level not only gets him into serious trouble, but also poses a massive threat to road safety. At such a level, the consequences of alcohol abuse are potentially life-threatening and can even be fatal, as the Federal Center for Health Education warns. [n-tv.de]. A criminal case was initiated.

But the incident in question was not the only one that showed how risky drinking and driving can be. During the same check, the police also encountered a cyclist who had a breath alcohol level of 2.55 per mille. For him too, the inevitable blood test and corresponding criminal proceedings followed. These incidents make it clear that the danger is no less even on two wheels - criminal consequences are possible from a level of 0.3 per mille if failure symptoms occur, such as adac.de informed.

Alcohol limits and their consequences

The legal limits for drunk driving are clearly regulated. There is an absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for novice drivers and people under 21 years of age. An alcohol content of 0.3 per mille already threatens you to be relatively unfit to drive, and from 0.5 per mille you will be subject to fines and points in Flensburg. From 1.1 per mille you are considered absolutely unfit to drive, which brings with it criminal consequences. This includes fines and perhaps even prison sentences as well as the revocation of the driving license for up to five years, according to the BZgA website.

Another example of the expected consequences is shown by the owner of a car that was parked in the middle of the street. The 36-year-old presented a fake copy of his driving license from Bulgaria during the check. Here, too, there are serious legal problems, as he has to face two criminal charges: driving without a license and forging documents.

Responsibility and safety in road traffic

Drunk driving is not only an individual risk, but also endangers other road users. Apart from the legal consequences - from driving license revocation to heavy fines - the risk of accidents is increased many times over when the alcohol level is high. Statistics show that with a level of 1.1 per mille, the risk of an accident increases tenfold. It is therefore important to take your own responsibility as a road user seriously.

The police appeal to all drivers and cyclists to be aware of the dangers and to refrain from consuming alcohol before setting off. Everyone can contribute to making the roads safer through responsible behavior. While a relaxing trip seems quite tempting, life is far more important than short-term enjoyment. Find out about the applicable alcohol limits and act accordingly to get to your destination safely.