Alcoholized driver causes accident in Velpke: no driving license

Alcoholized driver causes accident in Velpke: no driving license

11.08.2024 - 09:30

Police Wolfsburg

traffic accident arouses concern in Velpke

An incident in Velpke on August 10, 2024 caused excitement among the residents. Around 4:30 p.m., a 37-year-old man lost control of his car and caused a traffic accident on the marketplace. Such incidents not only have immediate consequences for those involved, but also raise questions about traffic safety in the community.

The details of the incident

The driver who was traveling in a VW Golf came off the street in a left turn. He first ran over a bush before colliding with a properly parked Audi. During the inclusion of the incident, the police found that the driver was alcoholic and had no valid driver's license. A blood sample was taken and criminal proceedings were initiated against him.

alcoholization and missing driver's license

The combination of alcohol at the wheel and driving without a driver's license are serious crimes in road traffic. Alcohol can significantly impair the ability to react and judgment, which can lead to serious accidents. Driving without a driver's license is also a risky violation that makes the streets safer if such people are excluded from participation in traffic.

reactions of the residents

The residents are concerned about the increase in such incidents. Many require increased measures to increase safety in road traffic. It is particularly important in residential areas that both drivers and pedestrians can feel protected. Initiatives to clarify the dangers of alcohol at the wheel and stricter controls could help reduce the number of such accidents.

demands for more traffic safety

The municipal administration could consider regular information events to point out the dangers of drunkenness at the wheel and drivers without a license. In addition, the use of traffic controls in critical zones would be a sensible measure to prevent similar incidents in the future and to strengthen the sense of responsibility.

Please ask:

police Helmstedt

Telephone: +49 (0) 5351/5210

Email: poststelle@pk-helmstedt.Polizei.niedersachsen.de

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