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Drugged driver hits traffic light in Braunschweig – five-digit damage!
Traffic accident in Braunschweig: 27-year-old driver loses control and hits a traffic light. No injuries, drug suspicion investigated.
Drugged driver hits traffic light in Braunschweig – five-digit damage!
Today, on July 2, 2025, a spectacular traffic accident occurred in Braunschweig, shining a spotlight on the urgent issue of driving under the influence of drugs. A 27-year-old driver from Salzgitter lost control of his vehicle on Wendenstrasse at around 4:50 p.m. Racing toward the city center, the car veered off the track to the right and landed on the sidewalk. There it crashed into a bicycle traffic light, which was torn from its anchorage. Shockingly, a waiting passer-by's bike was also hit and suffered damage from the impact. Fortunately, everyone involved was uninjured.
But the accident has far-reaching consequences for the driver. The police found signs of drug influence on him and took a blood sample. The legal consequences should not be underestimated: an investigation into endangering road traffic was initiated and his driver's license was confiscated. It is estimated that the property damage amounts to a five-figure amount, which shows that improper behavior behind the wheel can ultimately be expensive. The procedure could also have serious consequences for the driver, as evidence of alcohol or drugs can often lead to liability insurance recourse and jeopardize the driver's license, as unfallundwasnun.de explains.
Legal situation and possible consequences
In Germany, traffic accidents under the influence of drugs can have drastic consequences. Section 315c of the German Criminal Code provides for a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine if the cardholder is deemed unfit to drive. In other cases, a fine under Section 316 of the Criminal Code can result in a prison sentence of up to one year. By the way, if you are convicted under these paragraphs, three points will be entered in your driving fitness register.
If drugs are detected, the procedure is independent of actual driving ability. In the spirit of road safety, any danger means that life, limb or property is threatened, even if no actual damage has been caused. This raises awareness of the fact that the number of traffic accidents under the influence of drugs, for example, has risen continuously since 2004 - a fact that unsettles many citizens. Further exciting insights into the number of traffic accidents under the influence of drugs in Germany can be found at Statista.
The background not only raises concerns, but also calls us to think about how to deal responsibly with drug and alcohol consumption. It is time to take the issue of road safety seriously and support preventive measures. As painful as this accident may be, it could serve as a wake-up call. Each of us can contribute to the safety of our roads.