Drunk at the wheel: Two drivers almost escape the driving ban!

Drunk at the wheel: Two drivers almost escape the driving ban!

In the early morning hours of last Saturday, two car drivers were confronted in the Bad Bergzabern region when they were subjected to a police check. At around 01:00 a.m., the officials noticed that apparently both drivers might be under the influence of alcohol. Another indication of alcohol consumption was the behavior of the drivers.

The breath alcohol tests showed values in both drivers that were only slightly below the border of 0.5 per thousand. This is the threshold, from which there is an administrative offense in Germany, which is punished with a fine of 500 euros and a one -month driving ban. The police decided that in both cases the onward journey could not be allowed to ensure the safety in road traffic. The drivers had to leave their vehicles behind.

correct action of the officials

In one of the two cases, a passenger who was sober was able to take the wheel and thus continue the vehicle. This shows that solutions can be found even in difficult situations so as not to endanger traffic safety. In the other case, however, the vehicle remained on the spot, which indicates the caution and responsibility of the police.

The incident is another example of the constant efforts of the German police to fight drunkenness at the wheel. Alcohol consumption behind the wheel is a significant danger to traffic safety, since alcoholized drivers are often no longer able to react appropriately to traffic situations.

The legal framework in Germany makes it clear that the handling of alcohol at the wheel is taken seriously. The measures that are taken in such cases serve less for punishment than the protection of the general public. These controls are necessary to save life and avoid accidents.

Such a control also illustrates the constant information of the police, which not only has a limited effect on the determination of crimes, but also has a preventive effect. In this context, it is important that the population remains sensitized to the dangers of alcohol at the wheel.

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