Bockhorn in shock: man drives to the casino with 2.8 per mille!

Bockhorn in shock: man drives to the casino with 2.8 per mille!

An incident that makes people sit up and take notice: On August 30, 2025, a man with a shocking alcohol level of 2.8 per mille drove from Zetel to Bockhorn, only to succumb to the temptation of a casino. During this bold drive, the driver exhibited significant difficulty parking, which caught the interest of a passerby. He immediately focused his attention on what was happening and alerted the police about the unusual driving behavior. The officers stopped the man after his visit to the casino and carried out a breath alcohol test, which confirmed the high level. The driver's license was confiscated and a blood sample was taken to further clarify the exact circumstances.

Police investigations also revealed that the driver caused an accident during his risky drive, in which several traffic signs were damaged. The incident not only raises questions about road responsibility, but also highlights the dangers of drinking alcohol while driving.

Drunk driving: a serious issue

When it comes to drunk driving, caution is advised. According to current guidelines, drivers in Germany are no longer allowed to sit behind the wheel with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more, as it is assumed that they are completely unfit to drive. In this specific case, the consequences become clear, because anyone who is already considered relatively fit to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.3 per mille is faced with a fine of 500 euros and a one-month driving ban from 0.5 per mille. With 2.8 per mille, however, we are not just dealing with a superficial administrative offense, but with a punishable offense that can have far-reaching consequences.

A look at the alcohol limits illustrates the seriousness of the matter:

• 0,0 Promille: Absolutes Alkoholverbot für Fahrer unter 21 Jahren und Fahranfänger in der Probezeit.
• 0,3 Promille: Beginn der relativen Fahruntüchtigkeit.
• 0,5 bis 1,09 Promille: Ordnungswidrigkeit mit 500 Euro Bußgeld und 1 Monat Fahrverbot.
• 1,1 Promille: Absolute Fahruntüchtigkeit, strafbar.
• 1,6 Promille: Verpflichtung zur medizinisch-psychologischen Untersuchung (MPU).

The unfortunate reality is that even if, and especially because, someone causes an accident while under the influence of alcohol, the “prima facie evidence” suggests that that alcohol level was a primary cause of the incident – ​​even if other road users also acted erroneously. This is what the Coburg regional court ruled in a similar case.

Risky driving has consequences

A particularly questionable topic is the influence of consumption on liability insurance. Although there is some cover for accidents under the influence of alcohol, insurance companies can claim back up to 5,000 euros if the driver liable to pay the contribution was drunk. It is always advisable to choose an alternative method of transportation for any kind of beverage to prevent such critical situations.

Given the rapid developments in the case of the drunk man from Bockhorn, he is now confronted with the legal consequences of his decision, which has jeopardized not only his driver's license, but also his place in the community. We hope this incident serves as a reminder and encourages more people to take the risks of drink driving seriously.

Local authorities will certainly continue to keep a close eye on road safety in the region to prevent similar incidents in the future and to urgently address the issue of drink driving.

For further information on the legal regulations surrounding alcohol and driving, we recommend visiting the website of ADAC and KFZ.net Read in so that you are well prepared for your next trip.

Stay safe on the roads!