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Medication at the wheel: 69-year-old drives on bare rims!
In Delmenhorst, two drivers were stopped for dangerous driving under the influence of medication and missing tires.
Medication at the wheel: 69-year-old drives on bare rims!
A unique incident has caused a stir in the Delmenhorst region: In the late afternoon hours today, a 69-year-old driver was stopped by the police on Friedensstrasse in Delmenhorst. The reason? The man was driving a vehicle whose front right wheel was rolling on a bare rim. The remains of the tires were no longer visible as small scraps. According to NWZonline, the police received a tip from concerned witnesses shortly before 4 p.m.
The reason for the puncture was unclear at the time, but the situation quickly became bizarre. During the inspection, the driver was uncooperative and gave implausible explanations for his desperate condition. When the officers examined him more closely, it became apparent that he was under the influence of medication, which significantly questioned his ability to drive. He then had to give a blood sample and was not allowed to continue his journey. His driver's license was also confiscated.
Vehicle with treadless tires
Another similar incident occurred on the B75 between Delmenhorst and Bremen. The police stopped a 32-year-old van driver there on Tuesday night, but his front tires were no better. As t-online reports, both front tires were so worn that the carcass was visible. The driver appeared to be unaware of the potential danger of his situation and wanted to continue driving until the police intervened and ordered a technical closure. This is only removed after a visit to the workshop or the tires are replaced. He will also have to face a fine.
Medicines and road safety
These incidents shed light on a larger problem: the dangers posed by impaired drivers who are under the influence of medication. A current study by DVR shows that around 15 to 20 percent of the medications approved in Germany can impair driving safety. In particular, really critical medications such as painkillers, sleeping pills, sedatives and psychotropic drugs pose an increased risk. An estimated 1.7 million people in Germany are dependent on medication, which increases the dangers in road traffic.
The connection between medication use and road safety continues to be investigated, as drug and medication accidents have increased by a significant sevenfold since 1990. It is recommended that pharmacies and online pharmacies provide information about the driving safety effects of medications in order to better inform users.
In recent years, attention to the risks posed by medication on the road has increased. However, both doctors and pharmacists must ensure that patients are informed about possible impairments to driving safety. After all, every driver should always be able to drive safely and responsibly.