Drunk driving in Ingelheim: 500 euro fine and driving ban for 53-year-olds

Drunk driving in Ingelheim: 500 euro fine and driving ban for 53-year-olds

In the early morning of July 12, 2025, during a traffic stop in Ingelheim, the police caught a driver from Gau-Algesheim who was behind the wheel with a breath alcohol level of 0.76 per mille. The 53-year-old man was stopped at 3:45 a.m. when officers smelled alcohol. Such controls are important because drunk driving endangers not only the driver himself, but also other road users. This is a point that the ADAC also emphatically emphasizes: from just 0.3 per mille one can speak of relative inability to drive; from 0.5 per mille there is a clear administrative offense and the consequences are noticeable, as in the current case.

In the 53-year-old's case, the police have initiated administrative offense proceedings that end with a fine of 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. This corresponds to the legal consequences for drivers who are in the range of 0.5 to 1.09 per mille, as ADAC notes. In Germany, strict blood alcohol limits apply to ensure safety on the roads.

Clear rules for drivers

The alcohol limits are clearly regulated: there is an absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for new drivers up to the age of 21 and during the probationary period. From 0.3 per mille, the legal situation already stipulates a relative inability to drive, and from 1.1 per mille, absolute inability to drive begins, which has criminal consequences. Drivers should also pay attention to the penalties: from 1.6 per mille, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is mandatory.

For repeat offenders or in the event of serious accidents, the penalties can increase enormously - there is a risk of imprisonment and the driver's license is usually revoked. According to [fuehrerscheine.de](https://www.fuehrerscheine.de/bussgeldkatalog/ desired/alcohol/promillelimit/), alcohol-related offenses do not simply become statute-barred after one year, which can further exacerbate the consequences.

Tips and tricks for responsible driving

Alcohol is known to have different effects, which can occur from the first few glasses. From 0.2 per mille one speaks of disinhibiting effects, which at 0.5 to 1.0 per mille manifest themselves in overestimation of oneself and weakening reflexes. A responsible driver should keep these limits in mind and always be aware of the responsibility he has for his own life and that of others.

In summary: Drinking and driving leads to high financial and legal risks, and road safety should always be a priority. If you want to get to your destination safely, avoid alcohol or opt for alternative transport options.