Influence of drugs: Drivers ram van and ensure motorway lock!

Influence of drugs: Drivers ram van and ensure motorway lock!

A scandalous incident occurred on Monday evening on the Autobahn 24 between Berlin and Hamburg. At around 10:40 p.m. with Zarrentin (Ludwigslust-Parchim) a van was rammed by a 48-year-old BMW driver, possibly under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The accident caused the highway to be closed towards Hamburg, which resulted in significant traffic disruptions.

The driver who was rammed suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to a clinic. His vehicle, like the person who caused the accident, was damaged so badly that both cars had to be towed. The estimated property damage is at least 45,000 euros. The alleged person who caused the accident changed the lane in an area with speed limitation of 60 km/h and collided with the van. His breath alcohol test showed a value of 0.33 per thousand, and a drug ranking showed that he had consumed amphetamines and methamphetamines. He also had to give his driver's license and take a blood sample in the clinic. It is already clear that he has to answer for a criminal law.

The effects of drugs and alcohol in road traffic

The connection between drug use and traffic safety is an issue that should be taken seriously. Studies show that 90 to 99 percent of all traffic accidents are due to human misconduct. This also includes the influences of alcohol and drugs that have remained a central problem in recent decades. Alcohol remains the main concern, even if the consumption of illegal drugs among road users increases today. The risk of accidents increases noticeably with the amount of the blood alcohol concentration, whereby the driving experience can be similarly dangerous by consuming drugs such as amphetamines.

The legal framework for drug use in road traffic has also changed. Since April 1, 2024, the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCang) has allowed owned, consumption and cultivation of cannabis under certain conditions. It is important to mention that there is no defined limit for THC, the psychoactive active ingredient in cannabis, similar to the alcohol limit of 0.5 per thousand. Nevertheless, every violation of the regulations remains serious and can lead to legal consequences.

These events underline the need for urgently reformed security measures in road traffic. Road users should always reflect on their own behavior and be aware of the dangers of drug and alcohol consumption. After all, the protection of all road users is a common concern, and everyone can contribute to it.

The highway was released after midnight, but the memories of this dangerous incident will probably remain in the memory of those affected for a long time.