Alcohol tour on B42: 65-year-old in Linz pulled out of traffic!

Alcohol tour on B42: 65-year-old in Linz pulled out of traffic!

An attentive road user in Linz am Rhein contributed to stopping a dangerous incident on the street on Saturday evening (October 19, 2024). He reported a car that was on the federal road B42 with striking and uncertain driving behavior. The vehicle caused a sensation by driving into strong snake lines and repeatedly moving over the center line onto the oncoming lane.

The alarmed officers of the Linz police inspection on the Rhine reacted promptly. They were finally able to stop the vehicle mentioned and undergo control. The driver, a 65-year-old man from Königswinter, immediately noticed his considerable alcohol content in the blood. It was obvious that he was no longer able to safely control a vehicle.

a serious incident

A blood sample was taken from a doctor on site to determine the exact alcohol content. As the investigation showed, the driver will now have to answer in a criminal proceedings. His driver's license was confiscated by the officials, which means that he will no longer be able to drive a car for an indefinite period.

Such incidents underline the importance of vigilance in road traffic. Any message of uncertain driving behavior can be crucial to prevent potential accidents. The commitment of the civilian detector may have prevented worse and is an example of civic action that cannot be assessed highly enough.

For further information on this incident and similar cases, a comprehensive overview on the pages of the Rhein-Zeitung to be found.

If you have any questions, interested parties can contact the Linz police inspection directly. The responsible contact person is PK Patrick Jansen, available by phone at 02644-943-0.