60-year-old with 4.5 per thousand: Police intervene in Bockenem!

60-year-old with 4.5 per thousand: Police intervene in Bockenem!

In the small community of Bockenem, which is located in the Hildesheim district, an incident on Tuesday called the local police on the scene, which lifts the border to drunkenness at the wheel to a completely new level. A 60-year-old driver was taken up behind the wheel with an impressive alcohol value of 4.5 per thousand. It was not only his first encounter with the police, but also a wake -up call for all road users.

The situation began as a witness to watch the man's unconventional driving style in front of a beverage trade. This made his car stall several times - a sign that concerned citizens could not ignore. They immediately informed the police, who reacted quickly. Officials later found the driver in his apartment and brought him to a hospital in Hildesheim for security, where he remained after an examination. His driver's license was ensured and criminal proceedings for drunkenness were initiated in traffic. The values speak for themselves: from 3 per thousand there is already a risk of alcohol poisoning, at 3.5 per mille there is a risk of life, as the Federal Institute for Public Health states. What's going on here?

the legal consequences

The alcohol boundaries in Germany are clearly defined and speak a clear language when it is said that from 0.3 per thousand a relative inability to drive begins. At 0.5 to 1.09 per thousand it becomes an administrative offense, which is burdened with a fine of 500 euros and a month of driving ban, and from 1.1 per thousand you are definitely punishable. A value of 4.5 per thousand not only brings criminal proceedings, but also considerable consequences for the man's driver's license. As the ADAC shows, repeat offenders or those who are involved in serious accidents can expect prison terms. In addition, there are high recourse claims of car liability insurance with alcohol offices.

The legal framework is therefore tight, and the impression of absolute driving inability is not only reflected in the numbers. Anyone who is under the influence of alcohol in road traffic not only endangers themselves, but also other road users. This should give every road user to think, 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 that moves in road traffic. It is important to open the eye and ear for such cases, because as has now become clear in Bockenem, a small sign such as stirred in the vehicle can result in great consequences. This disturbing episode warns us all of us to act more responsibly and to always be aware of security in traffic.

So remain vigilant and act responsibly. Because ultimately the safety in road traffic is in our hands.

For more information about the alcohol boundaries and the legal consequences of drunkenness in traffic, read more at ADAC and and SAT1REGIONAL.