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60-year-old with 4.5 per mille: Police intervene in Bockenem!
Hildesheim police arrest drivers with 4.5 per mille. A serious incident in Bockenem raises questions about road safety.
60-year-old with 4.5 per mille: Police intervene in Bockenem!
In the small community of Bockenem, which is located in the Hildesheim district, the local police were called into action on Tuesday by an incident that raised the limit for drunk driving to a completely new level. A 60-year-old driver was caught behind the wheel with an impressive alcohol level of 4.5 per mille. This was not only his first encounter with the police, but also a wake-up call for all road users.
The situation began when witnesses observed the man's unconventional driving style in front of a liquor store. This caused his car to stall several times - a sign that concerned citizens could not ignore. They immediately informed the police, who responded quickly. Officials later found the driver in his apartment and took him to a hospital in Hildesheim for safety, where he remained after an examination. His driver's license was confiscated and criminal proceedings were initiated for drunk driving. The values speak for themselves: from 3 per mille there is already a risk of alcohol poisoning, at 3.5 per mille there is a danger to life, as the Federal Institute for Public Health states. What is going on here?
The legal consequences
The blood alcohol limits in Germany are clearly defined and speak for themselves when it says that relative inability to drive begins at just 0.3 per mille. At 0.5 to 1.09 per mille it becomes an administrative offense, which carries a fine of 500 euros and a one-month driving ban, and from 1.1 per mille you are definitely liable to prosecution. A level of 4.5 per mille not only entails criminal proceedings, but also significant consequences for the man's driver's license. As the ADAC points out, repeat offenders or those who are involved in serious accidents can expect prison sentences. In addition, alcohol-related offenses can result in high recourse claims from motor vehicle liability insurance companies.
The legal framework is strict, and the impression of complete inability to drive is not only reflected in the numbers. Anyone who is under the influence of alcohol while driving not only endangers themselves, but also other road users. This should give every road user something to think about; after all, your own misconduct is not just a personal risk.
A wake-up call for the community
In a moment like this, it becomes clear that driving under the influence of alcohol is not only dangerous for the driver, but also for everyone else on the road. It is important to open your eyes and ears to such cases, because as has now become clear in Bockenem, a small sign such as the vehicle stalling can have major consequences. This disturbing episode reminds us all to act more responsibly and always be aware of traffic safety.
So stay vigilant and act responsibly. Ultimately, road safety is in our hands.
For further information about alcohol alcohol limits and the legal consequences of driving while drunk, read more at ADAC and sat1regional.