Drunk driving on A61: 55-year-old loses a driver's license immediately!

Drunk driving on A61: 55-year-old loses a driver's license immediately!

on October 17, 2024, around 1:50 p.m., an incident occurred on the A 61 at the Tank and Rasta facility Wonnegau-West, which called on the plan. A 55-year-old driver of a small van noticed the officers of the Gau-Bickelheim police motorway station. During a routine check, it turned out that the man was alcoholic and had a breath alcohol test of over 1.1 per thousand. He spent a few minutes in the control of the officials.

The consequences for the driver are serious. After the check, he was brought to the office, where a blood sample was taken from him. His driver's license was retained immediately, which means that he can no longer participate in road traffic until the legal consequences have been clarified. Now the man not only sees himself towards a criminal proceedings, but also has to expect the loss of his driving license. Such incidents underline the importance of responsible behavior in road traffic.

Current traffic accident statistics

The latest statistical data show that the number of traffic accidents in Germany is upward trend. In 2022, a total of 2,406,465 accidents were recorded nationwide. For comparison, in 2021 there were 2,314,938 and 2020 only 2,245,245. These figures make it clear that road traffic is becoming increasingly risky, especially when alcohol -related trips are an issue.

In addition, the statistics show that the accidents with personal damage have also increased. While a total of 289,672 accidents with injuries were documented in 2022, in 2021 it brought to 258,987 accidents in which the number of victims was even higher. In these incidents, 2,788 people lost their lives in 2022, which reinforces the urgency of an actual activity of alcohol at the wheel and other risky driving behavior.

The police therefore appeal to all road users to adhere to the laws and to take into account their own consumption of alcohol before each drive. Driving under the influence of alcohol is not only a danger for the driver himself, but also for other road users.

accidents such as that on October 17th show the need for constant awareness of the dangers of alcohol at the wheel. Informative programs and reconnaissance campaigns are necessary to ensure that drivers are aware of the risks. An increased police presence to combat alcohol at the wheel could also have a deterrent effect.

for detailed information on current statistics and insights into the connections of traffic safety in Germany, see the report on www.news.de .