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Drunk driving: failed escape after crash in Wesseling!
A drunk driver caused an accident in Wesseling, which was followed by escape and arrest. Details about alcohol limits and penalties.
Drunk driving: failed escape after crash in Wesseling!
On the night of June 28, 2025, a spectacular car accident occurred in Wesseling, which attracted attention not only because of its circumstances, but also because of the driver's subsequent actions. A 32-year-old man was driving on the Westring towards Flach-Fengler-Straße around 11:30 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle at the end of a left-hand bend. The car crashed into several barriers and a traffic sign and lost its front license plate.
What then followed was a strange escape by the driver involved in the accident. He first quickly left the scene of the accident in his damaged car, but returned a short time later on foot to retrieve the lost license plate. Witnesses noticed this and informed the police, which allowed the man to be detained despite his attempt to escape again. When he arrived, the officers detected a strong smell of alcohol, which further increased the drama of the situation. A breath test carried out showed a level of 1.02 per mille and led to the seizure of his driving license.
Drunk driving: a serious problem
The issue of drinking and driving is not only a hot topic in Wesseling. According to the information from ADAC, a level of 0.5 per mille is already an administrative offense, which is punished with a fine of 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. From 1.1 per mille the situation becomes a criminal offense and entails even more serious penalties. This is referred to as complete inability to drive.
The regulation is particularly worrying for novice drivers and people under the age of 21, who must maintain clear driving behavior even at 0.0 per mille. A violation here results in a fine of 250 euros and other measures that can jeopardize your driving license. In addition, in the event of repeated violations, a medical-psychological examination may be required to determine whether the driver is fit to drive.
| Alcohol limit | Legal consequence |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | Fine €250, 1 point, advanced seminar for novice drivers |
| 0.3 | Relative driving impairment, criminal complaint |
| 0.5 – 1.09 | Administrative offense, €500 fine, 1 month driving ban |
| 1.1 | Absolute inability to drive, criminal consequences |
| 1.6 | MPU required for driving license reinstatement |
After the accident in Wesseling, it also emerged that the driver's car was not insured. This becomes particularly explosive because in Germany the insurance company pays for accidents caused by alcohol, but can take recourse against the driver, which can result in high costs, as [Jusora](https://www.jusora.de/verkehr/ Alcohol-am-steuer/) explains. In this specific incident, the vehicle's license plates were unsealed and the vehicle registration was confiscated because both the driving style and the insurance were extremely questionable.
Overall, this incident shows how important it is to use alcohol responsibly and keep the roads safe for all road users. Drinking alcohol while driving endangers not only your own life, but also the lives of others and it is to be hoped that such accidents can be avoided in the future.