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Police stop New Year's Eve van: 13 young people in the hold!
In Stralsund, the police stopped a New Year's party transport that was accommodating 13 young people without any security precautions.
Police stop New Year's Eve van: 13 young people in the hold!
On the night of December 31, 2025, the Stralsund police were called to a surprise operation when they checked a van with 16 occupants. What initially sounded like a typical New Year's Eve celebration quickly turned into a delicate situation. How NDR reported that a witness's strong suspicion that alcohol was involved played a decisive role in the control of the vehicle.
At 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening, shortly before the New Year, the police in Stralsund, on Knieperwall, noticed that something was wrong. The officers discovered 13 young people in the hold of the van. However, this carpool apparently had serious safety deficiencies on the way to a New Year's Eve party: none of the passengers, aged between 16 and 21, were wearing seatbelts and there were no suitable seats. The 19-year-old driver, who was not authorized to transport so many people anyway, was fortunately sober Baltic Sea newspaper holds on.
Unauthorized driving and consequences
Although the driver had a car driving license, he needed a different class to transport so many people. This led to the initiation of an investigation against him for driving without a valid license. The 21-year-old owner of the vehicle was also reported. While the police investigated the incident until after midnight, the young people affected spent their New Year's Eve on the side of the road and under the watchful eye of law enforcement officers. Ultimately, the underage inmates had to be handed over to their parents.
The police spokeswoman noted significantly that this was not the New Year's Eve party she had hoped for. Instead of exuberant celebrations, safety and prevention were the top priority, which underlines how important it is to act responsibly in road traffic. In Germany there is a blood alcohol limit of 0.5, and there is an absolute ban on alcohol for novice drivers and commercial drivers. Appropriate measures to prevent accidents are essential, as is information from Right up to date clarify.
The Stralsund episode is an unfortunate reminder that 2026 is not just about celebrating the New Year, but also about safety and prevention on the roads. What is certain is that every celebration should be planned with a clear mind and a responsible approach to the applicable regulations.