Driving under the influence of alcohol: man with 2.21 per thousand is reminiscent of warning

Driving under the influence of alcohol: man with 2.21 per thousand is reminiscent of warning

08.08.2024 - 08:51

Police Directorate Neuwied/Rhein

alcoholic drivers: a danger on the streets of Neuwied

In the night on August 8, 2024, around 01:30 a.m., witnesses reported a car that drove the old in the direction of Anhausen in striking snake lines. This observation was the reason for the police to check the driver in more detail. During the review, it turned out that the 40-year-old driver was considerably alcoholic, which resulted in an alarming value of 2.21 per thousand in a breath alcohol test. This is more than the double of the permitted maximum limit of 0.5 per thousand in Germany.

The importance of traffic safety

This situation not only raises questions about individual responsibility, but also illustrates the continued challenges with which traffic safety in Germany is faced. Alcoholic drivers are not only a danger for themselves, but also for other road users. Therefore, prevention measures and educational campaigns to combat driving under the influence of alcohol are of the greatest importance in order to avoid such incidents in the future.

The influence on the community

Neuwied is not the only city that has to struggle with this problem. Alcohol consumption and driving under influence are a problem nationwide, which also means that citizens feel unsafe when they are on the roads. Such incidents not only trigger legal consequences for the persons concerned, but also leave a feeling of uncertainty within the community.

a call to responsible

The drastic alcoholization in connection with the review of the driver shows the need for a reflexive attitude towards alcohol consumption, especially in connection with car driving. The police appealed to all citizens to take responsibility and pay attention to themselves and others. Since the driver indicates that they have only drunk two beers, it is important to emphasize that even moderate alcohol consumption can have significant effects on the ability to travel.

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