Skoda driver with 2.9 per mille: Police stop drunken speeder!

Skoda driver with 2.9 per mille: Police stop drunken speeder!

A dangerous incident on Federal Highway 6 caused a stir on Sunday afternoon. A driver who was heavily intoxicated posed considerable risks not only to himself but also to other road users. The 58-year-old driver from the Harz district was driving a black Skoda Fabia in serpentine lines and repeatedly drifted into the left lane. Following vehicles were forced to brake sharply to avoid collisions. The police finally stopped the vehicle at the exit to Hildesheimer Straße and carried out a check there. A breath alcohol test showed an alarming blood alcohol concentration of 2.90 per mille, which was well above the absolute driving limit of 1.1 per mille. The officers took a blood sample from the man and secured his driver's license. Criminal proceedings were initiated against him for drunk driving and endangering road traffic. Witnesses who were endangered by the Skoda driver are called upon to report to the police ( regionalheute.de ).

But the events in Goslar were not limited to this incident. On Sunday evening, a 23-year-old man from Bad Harzburg was arrested in downtown Goslar. At around 8:50 p.m. he tried to break the passenger window of a parked BMW at the grab point. But the vigilance of some witnesses derailed his plans. Later, around midnight, he tried to break into a machine at Goslar train station, which also failed. Thanks to the patrol police, who were there in time, the man was found on the railway track and temporarily arrested. When he was arrested, a one-hand knife, narcotics and pyrotechnics were found on him. He is now facing a series of charges, including attempted grand theft and proceedings under the Weapons and Narcotics Act ( regionalheute.de ).

Legal consequences of drunk driving

The legal consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol are serious. Drunk driving can be punishable under Section 316 of the Criminal Code from just 0.3 per mille. Above 1.1 per mille there is absolute inability to drive, which can lead to severe penalties, including fines, longer driving bans and even prison sentences of up to one year, especially for repeat offenders ( anwalt.de, dersteuermeister.de ). In the event of convictions, entries in the certificate of good conduct are also possible if a prison sentence of more than 90 daily rates is imposed. In addition, the driver's license can be revoked: This can take place during the preliminary investigation and often includes a suspension period of at least six to twelve months.

So if you think that one too many glasses isn't a big problem, you're wrong. The penalties are not only financial in nature, but can also cost you a driver's license for years and thus significantly restrict mobility. In addition, drivers who cause an accident while under the influence of alcohol often face the harsh consequence of their insurance not paying benefits. Therefore, the topic of prevention is just as crucial: planning ahead, using public transport and being aware of your own alcohol tolerance are crucial here. True to the motto: “If you don’t dare, it’s better not to drive!”