15-year-old flees police in car and causes accident in Vechta

15-year-old flees police in car and causes accident in Vechta

A dramatic incident occurred on Sunday evening in Vechta when a 15-year-old teenager fled from the police in a car. Loud NWZ Relatives reported around 11 p.m. that a 14-year-old had driven away in the vehicle. But during the later check on Landwehrstrasse, the car was driven by a 15-year-old, who immediately escaped the police.

The teenage driver accelerated the car to avoid the officers' stop signals and raced down Lohner Strasse at excessive speed. This risky driving style led to him losing control of the vehicle when turning onto Lüscher Straße, leaving the road and ultimately crashing into a hedge. Fortunately, there was no material damage in this incident, which amounted to around 8,000 euros, while no people were injured.

Legal consequences for young people

The police have initiated an investigation against the 15-year-old for unauthorized use of a car, driving without a license, prohibited motor vehicle racing, endangering road traffic and several administrative offenses. The 14-year-old is also being investigated because he was also driving without a valid driver's license. How Press portal According to reports, both young people were then taken to the police station in Vechta and handed over to the care of their legal guardians.

But what is the legal situation for such acts? Driving without a license is considered a criminal offense in Germany according to Section 21 of the Road Traffic Act (StVG). This includes driving a motor vehicle without the required license and can be punished with imprisonment of up to one year or a fine. There is also a risk of a driving ban and entry in the driving fitness register, as shown Law Forum is made conspicuous.

Another traffic accident in the region

During the same period there was another incident in nearby Visbek. A 32-year-old man from Wardenburg caused a traffic accident when his car left the road in a left-hand bend and landed in a field. Here, too, he initially fled before he was discovered with the support of the volunteer fire department. The supply of alcohol made it necessary to take a blood sample; the test showed 1.38 per mille. This case shows how serious and dangerous such situations can be for all road users.

The events in Vechta and Visbek raise concerns about how important road safety is and what serious legal consequences driving without a suitable driving license can have. A good hand in handling the vehicle and knowledge of the laws are essential to avoid such dangerous situations.