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Bönningstedter is drunk and asleep at the wheel - police intervene!
In Bönningstedt, Pinneberg district, a sleeping drunk was woken up at the wheel. He is awaiting criminal proceedings for drunkenness.
Bönningstedter is drunk and asleep at the wheel - police intervene!
On the night of October 29, 2025, around 3 a.m., the police in Bönningstedt in the Pinneberg district were called to an unusual situation. A driver fell asleep at an intersection while his vehicle was stationary with the engine running. An attentive witness alerted the emergency services, who then woke up the 26-year-old driver from Ellerbek and immediately ended his car journey.
The breath alcohol test that the police carried out showed an alarming 1.1 per mille - a clear sign of drunk driving. This means that the driver not only has to reckon with a violation of road traffic law, but also with criminal proceedings in accordance with Section 316 of the Criminal Code because he exceeded the limit of being completely unfit to drive. For this purpose, a blood sample is ordered and the man's driver's license is withheld, as NDR reports.
Drunk driving: A widespread problem
Drunk driving is one of the most common traffic offenses in Germany. The legal consequences for those affected should not be underestimated. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 per mille, you can face a fine, points in Flensburg and, if necessary, a driving ban. The regulations are clear: criminal measures begin at 1.1 per mille. The ADAC also makes it clear that a mandatory medical-psychological examination (MPU) can be required from 1.6 per mille.
A first offense can result in severe consequences, including disqualification from driving for six months to five years, depending on previous convictions and alcohol level. The criminal process can also pose additional risks, particularly if the driver was behind the wheel during or after a traffic accident.
The consequences in detail
Penalties for drunk driving vary depending on the severity of the offense:
- 0,0 Promille: Absolutes Alkoholverbot für Fahranfänger und Personen unter 21 Jahren.
- 0,3 Promille: Beginn der relativen Fahruntüchtigkeit bei Ausfallerscheinungen.
- 0,5 bis 1,09 Promille: Ordnungswidrigkeit; 500 Euro Bußgeld, zwei Punkte, sowie ein Monat Fahrverbot.
- Ab 1,1 Promille: Absolute Fahruntüchtigkeit; strafbar.
- Ab 1,6 Promille: MPU zwingend erforderlich.
The driver from Ellerbek, whose sleep at the intersection could now become a serious legal problem, will face criminal proceedings as soon as possible. Lawyers like Andreas Junge recommend carefully examining the evidence in the event of a drunk driving case in order to minimize damage. Professional legal counsel can help limit the consequences and potentially save your driver's license.
The events surrounding this incident clearly illustrate the importance of making responsible decisions in traffic. Drunk driving not only endangers your own license, but also the lives of other road users.
If you would like to find out more about the legal framework for drunk driving, you can find helpful information on the websites of jhb.legal and ADAC.