Drunk drivers ram shopping cars in Anklam - police step in!

A 69-year-old driver in Anklam was stopped with 1.26 per thousand for drunkenness at the wheel after ramming a shopping cart.
A 69-year-old driver in Anklam was stopped with 1.26 per thousand for drunkenness at the wheel after ramming a shopping cart. (Symbolbild/MND)

Drunk drivers ram shopping cars in Anklam - police step in!

Anklam, Deutschland - An incident in Anklam caused a sensation last night. At 6:15 p.m., a witness alerted the police after watching an obviously drunk driver in a parking lot on Silostrasse. He drove against a shopping cart with his Mercedes and then stabbed into a shop. The alarm had an effect because the officials were able to quickly find the 69-year-old driver. The breath alcohol control carried out provided a value of 1.26 per thousand - a clear exceeding of the legal limit.

Since the driver had been behind the wheel with a value of 1.1 per thousand, he was in a state of absolute inability to drive. If you are traveling with such a value, you can expect considerable criminal consequences, you have to expect a fine or even prison sentence. In addition, he is probably withdrawn from the driver's license, with a blocking period from a minimal six months to one year of one year, such as anwal.de illustrates. To make matters worse, the fact that the driver might have already noticed with alcohol at the wheel.

the legal consequences

drunkenness in traffic is not only a violation of the road traffic regulations, but also represents a criminal act. According to § 316 StGB, there is already a criminal liability from 0.3 per thousand if the necessary power is determined. This often happens through observations, as they were made in the current case. In the case of the alcohol concentration of 1.26 per thousand found, the driver must reckon with punishments that can be in prison from fines up to one year.

The police have secured the vehicle key and the man's driver's license for safety. It is now being investigated against him for drunkenness, and the first consequences are already visible in the investigation. The specialist lawyer.de Magazin also points out that such offenses not only depend on the calculation of the punishments, but also the opportunities to avoid higher consequences.

increase awareness of risks

alcohol at the wheel is a serious topic that not only puts the driver, but also other road users in danger. Even after a beer, the risk of accidents can increase significantly, which impressively substantiate the numbers of traffic accidents with the influence of alcohol. It is all the more important to react prudently in the event of a traffic control, not to make any rash statements and to obtain legal advice if necessary.

The Anklam police emphasized that in this case there was no damage to property, which may make the whole thing appear in a milder light. But for the 69-year-old, this will certainly have far-reaching consequences. The investigation is ongoing and the legal consequences will be felt for a long time.

In Anklam, the severe such incidents are conscious and appeals to all road users to act responsibly. After all, a short carelessness and a beer can become a permanent problem if you don't pull the ripcord in time.

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