66-year-old with 2.28 per mille: traffic control in Heringsdorf!

66-year-old with 2.28 per mille: traffic control in Heringsdorf!

On June 21, 2025, the police in Ückeritz were able to resolve a worrying incident that began on the B111 federal highway between Wolgast and Zempin. A witness made an emergency call around 6:40 p.m. to report a silver-colored Audi driving in a serpentine line. The police alert quickly followed and the radio patrol cars set off to check.

On site it turned out that the 66-year-old driver of the vehicle, a German man, was significantly intoxicated. A breath alcohol test showed a level of 2.28 per mille. Such a high blood alcohol level not only leads to a charge of drunk driving, but also to the immediate confiscation of the driver's license. This is regulated by Section 316 of the Criminal Code (StGB), which clearly defines driving under the influence of alcohol and the associated criminal liability.

Legal basis and consequences

What does this actually mean for drunk drivers? From a blood alcohol level of 1.1, you are generally considered to be completely unfit to drive, and even at lower levels, different legal measures are possible depending on your behavior. Anyone who becomes conspicuous in a situation like this must expect serious consequences. Fines and points are due in Flensburg from just 0.3 per mille, depending on the individual situation. If you are completely unfit to drive, prison sentences of up to one year can be imposed - not to mention the revocation of your driving license and possible driving bans, which in many cases can last between one and several months. This information is also available on anwalt.de presented succinctly.

Drunk driving laws also differ between first-time offenders and repeat offenders. Anyone who often disrupts traffic in violation of the rules not only has legal problems, but may also have to undergo costly medical-psychological examinations (MPU). These are often necessary if a driver has driven over 1.6 per mille or has already been noticed several times.

Safely through the streets

The current situation is a clear reminder of how important it is to act responsibly on the roads. Prevention and knowing your own limits are essential. Responsible use of alcohol and alternatives such as public transport or taxis should always be considered to avoid such dangerous situations.

During the check, the Heringsdorf police had all the necessary resources at their disposal to react quickly. News.de Stresses that such operations are essential for road safety and that control measures will be continued in order to prevent drivers with such intoxication from making the roads unsafe in the long term.