Drug and alcohol controls in Hildesheim: Police crabs hard!

Drug and alcohol controls in Hildesheim: Police crabs hard!

Hildesheim, Deutschland - alarm level red in Hildesheim! On October 23, 2024, the police carried out massive traffic controls on federal road 1 and BAB 39. The officers had a waxed eye on possible traffic violations and stopped a total of 374 drivers in a crucial lightning check, which took place between 10:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The shock came quickly: At 11:20 a.m., the police caught a 39-year-old from Hildesheim, who was behind the wheel with 1.46 per thousand in his small van. A blow for every road user! The driver not only had to go to the hospital for a blood sample, but also immediately lost his driver's license. A total of 34 administrative offenses were found and punished during the controls - a clear sign that alcohol and drugs are still serious in road traffic!

The numbers speak volumes

The police remain relentless! With continuous controls, she wants to make sure that the streets are safe. According to the police crime statistics from 2022, there were 1009 drug offenses in the Hildesheim district, with an impressive clearance rate of 97%. The traffic accident statistics also show a slight increase in accidents in the federal territory, which underlines the importance of these controls.

The concerns about safety in road traffic are justified: more than 2,400,000 traffic accidents were registered in 2022, and the police take their task seriously to reduce the number of injured and killed road users. With every day you are ready to take the wheel in your hand and ensure order!