Saarlander eleven times over the limit: drunk BMW driver swerves!

Saarlander eleven times over the limit: drunk BMW driver swerves!

In the early morning of June 14th, a dangerous incident occurred on the A620 motorway in Saarland that should give food for thought. At around 4:00 a.m., road users noticed an unsafe vehicle that was traveling in serpentine lines at just 20 km/h. A 35-year-old man from Luxembourg who was visibly drunk was behind the wheel. The police finally had to intervene to prevent anything worse from happening.

The unsafe driving behavior of the BMW with Luxembourg license plates was already detected between the Völklingen-Wehrden and Wadgassen junctions. Despite multiple police instructions to divert at the Wadgassen junction, the driver ignored them and continued his journey. Ultimately, the vehicle was stopped on the hard shoulder 500 meters after the Ensdorf junction, with an alcohol test showing a blood alcohol level of over 1.1 per mille - a clear violation of legal regulations.

Drunk driving: a serious danger

The incident on the highway is a striking example of how drunk driving can pose a serious threat. As little as 0.3 per mille is considered relative inability to drive, while from 1.1 per mille there is absolute inability to drive and the driver can be prosecuted.[ ADAC ] reports that a fine of 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban can follow for first offenses with an alcohol concentration of 0.5 to 1.09 per mille.

Furthermore, the consequences are even more severe for novice and younger drivers. A 0.0 alcohol limit applies to them. Violations result in a fine of 250 euros and a higher number of points in the driving fitness register.[ car motor and sport ] also points out that even a refusal to take a breath test to determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can lead to a blood sample being taken. In any case, it is clear that drinking and driving can not only endanger your own safety, but also that of other road users.

Legal consequences and damage settlement

So what really happens if you get caught drinking and driving? A violation not only leads to financial losses, but can also cost you your driver's license. The measures range from fines, which depend on the economic circumstances of the person concerned, to medical-psychological examinations (MPU) from a blood alcohol level of 1.6.[ Lokalo.de ] has reported that the driver from Luxembourg will lose his driving license for the time being, as a check could have extensive consequences for his insurance. There is the possibility that motor vehicle liability insurance will cover damages, but can claim back up to 5,000 euros.

The insight that it is better not to drink alcohol while driving does not only apply to the individual driver, but also affects the social environment and responsibility towards other road users. The events on the A620 should remind us all to know our own limits and to stop using the car in good time so as not to become a danger to ourselves and others.