Drunk drivers with 2.2 per mille stopped in Leipzig!

Drunk drivers with 2.2 per mille stopped in Leipzig!

On Wednesday, a 68-year-old man in Leipzig was caught drunk at the wheel of his vehicle. As the lvz Promille. The incident occurred in the Paunsdorf district when the driver noticed the patrol police officer due to his driving style. He had difficulty turning and almost came against the curb and another car.

When the police subsequently checked, the officials found a clearly perceptible smell of alcohol in the man's car. The fact that the driver had no valid approval for his vehicle also led to further legal consequences. The man now has to answer for the violation of the compulsory insurance law and for drunkness in traffic. In addition, he was taken away from the driver's license.

legal framework conditions

Such incidents fall under strict German traffic regulations. According to the information of the ADAC there are clearly defined alcohol borders for drivers. An absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per thousand applies to people up to 21 years and beginners during the trial period.

From a value of 0.3 per thousand, the relative inability to drive is accepted, while in values ​​between 0.5 and 1.09 per thousand with fines and points in Flensburg. At 1.1 per thousand, the absolute inability to drive comes into force, which is punishable. It becomes particularly critical from 1.6 per thousand, where a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required.

• 0.0 per thousand: Absolute alcohol ban for certain drivers
• 0.3 per thousand: Start of the relative inability to drive
• 0.5 to 1.09 per thousand: administrative offense with 500 euros fine and 2 points
• 1.1 per thousand: absolute inability to drive, punishable
• 1.6 per thousand: MPU absolutely required

The laws in Germany are more strict than ever to reduce the number of alcohol -related traffic accidents. In the current case, it is not only pointed out to the individual responsibility of the driver, but also to the dangers, alcohol consumption at the wheel for other road users. The case of the 68-year-old man is another example of the need to consistently enforce the legal regulations.