Cyclist with 4.2 per mille in Bad Kreuznach – police sound the alarm!

Cyclist with 4.2 per mille in Bad Kreuznach – police sound the alarm!

Last Saturday, June 14, 2025, an incident in Bad Kreuznach caused a stir. A 37-year-old cyclist was stopped by the police due to unsafe driving on Bosenheimer Straße. The breath alcohol test showed a shocking level of 4.2 per mille, which is more than five times the legal limit. If you are wondering how such a value comes about, you should know that from 1.6 per mille you are already completely unfit to drive. Antenne KH reports that ...

The cyclist had great difficulty staying on two wheels and could barely stand upright. This prompted officers to take a blood sample to determine the exact blood alcohol level. Even though the check didn't exactly go in his favor, the police are vehemently against drinking alcohol in traffic and emphasize that this also applies to cyclists. News city points out that ...

Costs and consequences

The incident not only has legal but also financial consequences for the cyclist. A criminal case for drunk driving was initiated. You can usually expect a fine, points in Flensburg and possibly an order to take part in a medical-psychological examination (MPU). These measures are not only intended to increase road safety, but also to bring perpetrators to their senses. Anyone who believes that alcohol-free driving is only relevant for drivers is seriously mistaken. The ADAC declares that ...

Call for caution

The police urgently appeal to all road users, be they in cars, motorcycles or bicycles: alcohol and road traffic do not belong together. Cyclists are subject to the same blood alcohol limits as drivers and loss of driving license can be the result of such an incident. This makes it all the more important to pay attention to your riding and to leave your bottle or push your bike. In times when traffic safety is increasingly required, we as a society should work together to reduce the risk of drunk driving to a minimum.