Alcoholic driver with over 3 per thousand stopped in Heimsheim

Alcoholic driver with over 3 per thousand stopped in Heimsheim

09.09.2024 - 11:25

Police Headquarters Pforzheim

in the Enzkreis there was a dangerous incident on Friday afternoon when a 44-year-old driver was found with an extremely high blood alcohol content of over 3 per thousand. This incident was started by an attentive witness who had observed the apparently drunk man on the state road 1134 between the Heimsheim and Heimsheim junction. The police were informed immediately and arrived at a bus stop sheep laundering at around 2 p.m.

In the breath alcohol rime test, it turned out that the driver had a significant alcoholization, which classified him as absolutely accurate. As a result, the man had to hand in his driver's license and blood. A criminal complaint against him is now being initiated for drunkenness in road traffic.

alcohol consumption at the wheel and its consequences

In Germany there are clear regulations on alcohol at the wheel. From a blood alcohol level of 0.3 per thousand one speaks of relative inability to drive. This means that drivers who drive at this value can make themselves punishable, especially if they make driving mistakes or are involved in an accident. For drivers who have a blood alcohol value of 1.1 per thousand or more, the criteria of absolute inability to drive apply. Here the consequences are particularly serious - in addition to a criminal complaint, the driver's license threatens.

The effects of alcohol on the ability to travel should not be underestimated. Depending on the consumption, considerable impairments of hearing and vision can occur. The coordination and the ability to react also decrease, which correctly affects the ability to correctly assess distances and speeds. From a value of 1.5 per thousand, the risk of being involved in an accident increases 12 times. These numbers underline the dangers, alcohol consumption in road traffic.

The police therefore ask all road users to act responsibly and to do without driving under the influence of alcohol. Security in road traffic should always be the top priority, and the risks that alcohol consumption brings with it are significant for both the driver and other road users.

The Pforzheim police headquarters are available for further information and questions. The local officials endeavor to increase traffic safety in the region and to fight uncontrolled drunkenness at the wheel.

Original content from: Police Headquarters Pforzheim, transmitted by News Aktuell