Swedish racer on A7: Drugs in the game - threatening consequences!

Swedish racer on A7: Drugs in the game - threatening consequences!

On Sunday afternoon, a Swede made headlines on the A7 towards Hanover when he was registered as a ruthless driver. According to a report by Hildesheimer General the Hildesheim Autobahn Police was alerted around 4.30 p.m. and made its way to the Hildesheim.

The control of the 31-year-old driver quickly showed that something was wrong. He found signs of drug use. A on -site drugnock was positive and rejected cocaine and cannabis. The man was taken to the Hildesheim police inspection, where a blood sample was taken from him. As a result, criminal proceedings were initiated against him, and the onward journey was prohibited.

The dangers of drug use in road traffic

How the experts from ADAC emphasize the drug use when driving is a serious danger to the safety in road traffic. Even the smallest amounts, regardless of whether cannabis, cocaine or other drugs, are prohibited and can lead to difficult consequences. In this way, punishments of prison sentences up to five years or fines can be the result.

It becomes particularly explosive when drugs are detected in the blood and there are failure. In such cases, this is not only an administrative offense, but is punished as a criminal offense according to the Criminal Code. In such situations, the police can quickly find out by special pre -test devices whether the driver consumed drugs.

The legal consequences

The legal consequences of drug use in road traffic are more violent than many think. In the event of drug errors or even in the event of accidents, the law provides drastic punishments that can rangen from fines to driving bans to several years of prison. According to Police Advice , the fines can be between 500 and 1,500 euros, and for the driving time, the trial period even extends to up to four years.

In addition, those affected have to expect high costs that can quickly exceed the mark of 2,000 euros. These costs not only include fines, but also expenses for MPU, drug screenings and lawyers.

It is obvious that drugs and driving are not a good combination. Many organizations are therefore increasingly demanding information and controls to ensure the safety of all road users. If you have a good knack for responsible driving, you should keep you away from drugs so as not to get into the arduous situation of the Sweden on the A7.