Drunk drivers in Ludwigshafen: Police grabs two speeders!

Drunk drivers in Ludwigshafen: Police grabs two speeders!

Ludwigshafen, Deutschland - Ludwigshafen - on Saturday evening, October 19, 2024, there were two incidents with alcoholic drivers in Ludwigshafen, which impressively show how dangerous alcohol consumption is at the wheel. Around 9:00 p.m., an employee of a petrol station on Mundenheimer Strasse informed the police about an obviously drunk driver. The 36-year-old man was then met at his home address. An alcohol test resulted in a worrying value of 1.75 per thousand. As a result of this statement, the driver was taken from a blood sample and his driver's license was confiscated.

Early the morning of the following day, the officials received a message about a drunk driver, this time in a petrol station on Heinigstrasse. The 26-year-old driver was still on the petrol station area when he was undergone. Here, too, there were evidence of previous alcohol enjoyment. In addition, the 26-year-old was not in possession of a valid driving license, which further tightened the situation.

Investigations and consequences

In the case of the 26-year-old, the repeated violations of the road traffic regulations mean that his vehicle was secured for recycling. A towing company was commissioned to remove the vehicle. Investigations were initiated against both drivers. The investigation not only relates to the drunkenness in traffic, but the 26-year-old also opens up criminal proceedings for driving without a license.

These incidents urgently show how important responsible behavior in road traffic is. The police appeal to all road users to do without alcohol at the wheel and instead choose safe alternatives. The dangers resulting from alcohol consumption are not only of a legal nature, but also life -threatening and potentially affect all road users. For more information about similar incidents and current developments in the region, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .