Drunk bus driver stopped in Ludwigslust: 1.46 per mille at the wheel!

Drunk bus driver stopped in Ludwigslust: 1.46 per mille at the wheel!

An alarming incident occurred on Monday evening in Ludwigslust when a 44-year-old Polish bus driver was caught driving with an alcohol level of 1.46 per mille while on duty. The incident was witnessed by an alert driver who targeted the bus, which was traveling in serpentine lines and crossing the middle of the road several times. The driver acted correctly and promptly alerted the police, who were finally able to stop the driver on Bahnhofstrasse, where there were nine passengers in the rail replacement bus at the time Picture reported.

Police discovered that the driver was not only drunk, but had already been involved in an incident earlier that afternoon in which he hit the mirror of another bus and then continued driving. After the breath alcohol test, the vehicle keys were confiscated and the driver was taken for a blood sample. Serious allegations were made against him, including endangering road traffic and leaving the scene of an accident without permission.

Strict regulations for bus drivers

The regulations for bus drivers are clear: a 0 alcohol limit applies while on duty. This means that they are not allowed to approach alcohol in any way while behind the wheel. A violation can not only be punished with a fine of up to 10,000 euros, but also with the obligation to undergo a medical-psychological examination (MPU) if abnormalities are found at more than 0.3 per mille, such as Fine information explained.

These strict regulations result from the Ordinance on the Operation of Motor Vehicle Companies in Passenger Transport (BOKraft), which obliges regular bus drivers and taxi drivers to completely abstain from alcohol during their working hours. Coach drivers are also subject to this 0 alcohol limit, which underlines the importance of the topic.

The consequences of misconduct

The police investigation shows that inattentive or irresponsible behavior behind the wheel can have dramatic consequences. In this case, the bus driver could not only lose his license, but also face a significant fine and other legal consequences. Passenger safety is our top priority and any form of drink driving poses an unnecessary risk.

This situation once again raises questions about the responsibility of public transport drivers and the need to take more stringent measures to prevent such incidents.