Police stops intoxicated drivers: alcohol and drugs in road traffic!

Police stops intoxicated drivers: alcohol and drugs in road traffic!

in Wilhelmshaven, the police caused a sensation last weekend when several intoxicated drivers were pulled out of circulation. Officials from the local police station carried out extensive controls, with both alcohol and drugs being involved. The measures aim to ensure the safety in road traffic and to minimize the dangers from addictive substances.

On Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, a 30-year-old van driver in Ladestraße was negative at 7 a.m. During the check, it turned out that he was under the influence of amphetamine and had no valid driving license. This led to the initiation of criminal proceedings for driving without a license and under the influence of narcotics. A blood sample was ordered and the driver's journey was prohibited.

alcohol and drugs at the wheel

Just twenty minutes later, another man was checked in Emsstrasse. He was also traveling with his car under the influence of drugs - specifically under cannabis. In this case too, the onward journey was prevented and a blood sample was ordered. The police want to counteract a serious problem with such controls, because according to the ADAC, drug use and driving considerably endanger the safety in road traffic. Even the smallest amounts of illegal substances in the blood are prohibited, and the punishments range from fines to prison terms of up to five years when other road users are endangered.

In the night from Saturday to Sunday, around 1 a.m., a patrol car caught a car in the pedestrian zone of Marktstrasse. The 35-year-old driver stood to the stop sign at a crossing despite the greenlight and could not be moved. A breath alcohol test showed alarming 1.89 per thousand, which not only puts his driver's license in danger, but also led to criminal proceedings for drunkness in traffic. A blood sample was also taken here and the journey was prohibited.

legal situation and consequences

on Sunday morning, around 10.45 a.m., the police found another case. The 36-year-old driver on Gökerstrasse wrote against drugs. Despite poor signs, he refused the previous tests, which led to a blood sample. This is not only a sensitive financial damage, because the costs for a drug ride procedure can quickly reach several thousand euros. In addition, the trial period is extended in the case of beginners and there are threatening sensitive punishments that the police are extensively explained by the police under the point "Drugs in Road Traffic".

The ADAC therefore calls for increased education and controls in road traffic to prevent such behavior. In this context, it becomes clear that drugs are not only risky for the perpetrator, but above all affect the safety of all road users. A medical-psychological examination (MPU) can also be necessary after drug use and license withdrawal, which is an additional hurdle for those affected.

The current controls in Wilhelmshaven are a clear sign that the security authorities in northern Germany take the topic seriously and show active action. The risk of drugs at the wheel - be it illegal substances or alcoholic beverages - should be taken seriously from everyone.