Rapid chase in Heidenheim: Drunk drivers stopped!

Rapid chase in Heidenheim: Drunk drivers stopped!

A spectacular police operation occurred late Friday evening in Heidenheim an der Brenz when a 24-year-old driver fled to the emergency services. According to reports the Schwäbische Post was strongly alcoholic and tried to evade control. He raced over a gravel path, broke a wooden fence and crossed a meadow before his vehicle was finally left due to the high damage caused during the flight. The property damage amounts to around 20,000 euros. Police officers stopped the young man and took a blood sample while the investigation continued.

The right reaction to police controls

The escape from the police is contrasting to the recommended behaviors that drivers should follow in police controls. As explained in the report of Merkur , there are important rules to consider. When asked to stop, the driver should stay calm and stop in a safe place. In addition, drivers are obliged to submit their personal details and vehicle documents at the request of the police. It is advisable to act politely and calmly and, if necessary, to rely on the silent questions.

Especially if there is suspicion of an offense, the police must inform the driver about his right to silence, since a lack of instruction can influence the usability of statements in court. A law illustrates the importance of these regulations: In an earlier escape event, a court decided in favor of the alleged cause of the police. It remains to be seen how the investigation in the current case will end in Heidenheim.