Alcohol at the wheel: This threatens drunk drivers in Friesland!

Alcohol at the wheel: This threatens drunk drivers in Friesland!

Friesland, Deutschland - Last weekend there were several traffic accidents in Friesland caused by alcoholized drivers. These incidents ended with minor injuries and property damage, which increased the use of emergency services. According to a report of the Nwzonline , a 19-year-old Jeveraner drove against a traffic mast in Schortens and had a breath alcohol test of 1.35 per thousand. A 23-year-old caused an accident in Varel by driving against a house wall and showing a value of 1.24 per thousand. A 51-year-old came off the street on the B437 between Bockhorn and Neuchâtel, crashed into a tree and stayed on the roof. He had a breath alcohol test of 1.13 per thousand.

The consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol are considerable. From a value of 0.3 per thousand there are 3 points in the driving suitability register, withdrawal of the driver's license and money or prison terms. From 0.5 per thousand a fine of between 500 and 1,500 euros is due, and there are 2 points and a driving ban of 1 to 3 months. With a breath alcohol concentration of 1.1 per thousand, there is absolute inability to drive, which is accompanied by a criminal offense and can result in a longer license withdrawal. Special rules apply to beginners in the trial period as well as to drivers who are under 21 years old, since the 0.00 Promille regulation applies to them.

rising numbers in drunk driving

The Friesland police inspection has determined an increase in drunk driving. In 2023 there were already 72 cases, which represents an increase of 18 compared to the previous year. Of these, 56 cases were related to traffic surveillance, while 16 were registered in the event of actual traffic accidents. In the police commissioner Jever, 34 episodes of drunk driving were counted, in the previous year there were 25, and 19 of the cases were involved in traffic accidents, compared to 22 in the previous year.

in connection with alcohol-related traffic offenses abroad explained Legal consequences for the owner of a German driver's license arise. Withdrawal of the driving license abroad generally only applies to the country in question and has no effect on the driving license register in Germany. Nevertheless, the German driving license authority can order an "idiot test" (MPU) if the crime corresponds to the German standards. Drunk trips abroad can therefore also result in legal consequences in Germany, what drivers should consider when they are on the road abroad.