Drunk 68-year-old without a driver's license: chaos at the Delmenhorst gas station!

Drunk 68-year-old without a driver's license: chaos at the Delmenhorst gas station!

An older gentleman from Delmenhorst gave a memorable performance on October 2nd, 2025. Early in the evening, around 6 p.m., an alert witness noticed the 68-year-old buying alcohol at a gas station on Hasporter Damm and then getting into his car. This observation led to the police being able to intervene quickly. Thanks to the precise description and license plate number of the vehicle, the man was found at his home address a short time later. But what the officials found there was anything but pleasant.

On site it turned out that the man was so drunk that a breath alcohol test could not even be carried out. A doctor had to be called to describe the crime in order to take a blood sample for further criminal prosecution. The same applies to the claim that the 68-year-old no longer had a valid driving license. The man now faces several charges: drunk driving and driving without a license are on the agenda.

Alcohol limits and their consequences

However, what many drivers may not know is that driving under the influence of alcohol not only has legal consequences, but also endangers the lives of other road users. Strict blood alcohol limits apply in Germany. For ordinary drivers, driving is no longer safe from a level of 0.3 per mille, and at 0.5 to 1.09 per mille there are severe penalties: a fine of up to 500 euros, points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. From 1.1 per mille you are completely unfit to drive and are liable to prosecution. This means that anyone who violates these limits will face serious consequences, regardless of age.

The 68-year-old's case once again shows clearly that this is not just a question of the law, but also a question of responsibility. In the case of alcohol-related traffic accidents, motor vehicle liability insurance can pay for the damage suffered by the other party involved in the accident, but it is not uncommon for there to be a threat of repayment of up to 5,000 euros. The coming weeks and months could be very difficult for the man in Delmenhorst.

Way to court?

Until the matter is finally clarified, the 68-year-old is now flying the flag of uncertainty. In such a case, legal advice is almost mandatory. Objections to fines or penalty orders can definitely make sense. If you're not careful, you can quickly find yourself caught up in the wheels of justice, and the penalties can be significant. In the worst case scenario, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required to have the ability to drive reassessed, especially if the alcohol-related inability to drive was not clearly identifiable but the blood alcohol was above the limit values.

The incidents surrounding the 68-year-old from Delmenhorst highlight an important issue: drinking alcohol while driving is not a trivial offense. A crystal clear “no” to such behavior should be the motto. This not only protects your own life, but also that of other road users. The case shows that it is important to pay attention to traffic safety across the board.