Police stop motorhome drivers: cannabis consumption on Lamspringer Straße!

Police stop motorhome drivers: cannabis consumption on Lamspringer Straße!

On Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, a police check on Lamspringer Straße in the Bodenburg district of Bad Salzdetfurth caused a stir. A radio patrol from the Bad Salzdetfurth police station checked a mobile home, whose 28-year-old driver came into the focus of the officers. Even during the check, there were some indications that the driver may have been influenced by intoxicants. This led to a preliminary urine test that was positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, which the driver had also consumed himself.

Possession of a small amount of marijuana was found in the driver's vehicle. As a result, a misdemeanor case was initiated for driving under the influence of cannabis. In addition, a blood sample was taken at the clinic in Bad Salzdetfurth in order to secure evidence that could be used in court. It is interesting to mention that the driver did not have a permanent residence in Germany and had to pay a mid-three-digit security deposit. He was prohibited from continuing his journey, which underlines the importance of the control, which was carried out entirely in the interests of road safety. Information about this comes from a report from the Hildesheim police station dated October 29, 2025 (https://www.news.de/lokales/859067962/polizeibericht-hildesheim-29-10-25-heute/1/).

Cannabis and its effects

Cannabis, which plays a central role in this incident, is a perennial plant of the Cannabaceae family and is very popular not only as an intoxicant but also for its use in medicine and industry. Historically, cannabis has been used for 12,000 years, primarily in Asia. The best known varieties are Cannabis sativa, C. indica and C. ruderalis. In terms of usage, cannabis is known as marijuana, ganja or simply “weed” and has impressive usage statistics as it is considered the most popular recreational drug substance in the world after alcohol and tobacco. The effects and content of THC, the main ingredient, are of great importance as it is responsible for the psychoactive effect, while other cannabinoids such as CBD are increasingly coming into focus. This information can be found on Wikipedia.

Cannabis is not only consumed for its intoxicating properties, but also used medicinally. For example, it helps treat chronic pain, nausea, and increases appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS. The variety of possible uses shows how complex this herbal product is.

The relevance of traffic controls

Let's go back to the control in Bad Salzdetfurth: It is part of a broader strategy to increase road safety. Drug influence is a serious risk on the road. The police's decision to intervene in this case reflects the seriousness with which the issue is being treated. Even if the driver only had a small amount of cannabis in the vehicle and there was no direct accident or danger to other road users, this measure still sends a clear signal: Anyone who drives under the influence of intoxicants must not get away with impunity.

The information collected highlights the need for such controls and their impact on road safety. Although cannabis as a plant and its use are continually discussed in various areas, driving under the influence remains an absolute taboo. In this sense, it is important to continue to provide information and draw attention to the dangers in road traffic.