Drunk driver rams shopping cart in Anklam – police intervene!

Drunk driver rams shopping cart in Anklam – police intervene!

Yesterday evening an incident in Anklam caused a stir. At 6:15 p.m., a witness alerted the police after observing an obviously drunk driver in a parking lot on Silo Street. He crashed his Mercedes into a shopping cart and then staggered into a store. The alarm had an effect because the officers were able to quickly locate the 69-year-old driver. The breath alcohol test carried out showed a value of 1.26 per mille - clearly exceeding the legal limit.

Since the driver had been behind the wheel with a blood alcohol level of over 1.1, he was in a state of complete inability to drive. Anyone traveling with such a value can face significant criminal consequences, including a fine or even a prison sentence. In addition, his driving license will probably be revoked, although a suspension period of at least six months to a year is likely, as anwal.de makes clear. What could complicate matters is the fact that the driver may have previously been found drunk behind the wheel.

The legal consequences

Drunk driving is not only a violation of the road traffic regulations, but is also a punishable offence. According to Section 316 of the Criminal Code, a criminal liability is already at 0.3 per mille if the necessary inability to drive is determined. This often happens through observations such as those made in the current case. If the alcohol concentration is found to be 1.26 per mille, the driver must expect penalties that can range from fines to one year in prison.

For security reasons, the police seized the man's vehicle keys and driver's license. He is now being investigated for drunk driving, and the first consequences are already becoming apparent during the investigation. The Fachanwalt.de magazine also points out that for such offenses, not only the calculation of the penalties, but also the chances of avoiding higher consequences depend heavily on the individual case.

Increase awareness of risks

Drunk driving is a serious issue that endangers not only the driver but also other road users. The risk of accidents can increase significantly after just one beer, which is impressively confirmed by the number of traffic accidents involving alcohol. This makes it all the more important to react prudently in the event of a traffic stop, not to make rash statements and, if necessary, to seek legal advice.

The Anklam police emphasize that there was no property damage in this case, which perhaps puts the whole thing in a milder light. But this will certainly have far-reaching consequences for the 69-year-old. The investigation is ongoing and he will feel the legal consequences for a long time.

In Anklam they are aware of the seriousness of such incidents and appeal to all road users to act responsibly. After all, a brief moment of inattention and a beer can turn into a permanent problem if you don't pull the ripcord in time.