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Drunk driver with over 3 per mille stopped in Leipzig!
Leipzig police check drunk drivers with over 3 per mille. Find out more about the legal consequences.
Drunk driver with over 3 per mille stopped in Leipzig!
Yesterday evening a driver in Leipzig was checked by the police who was driving with a breath alcohol level of over three per mille. According to Blick, the officers noticed a vehicle that moved from the right lane to the oncoming lane and was driving noticeably slowly. This led to an immediate police stop.
The subsequent breath alcohol test revealed that the driver had over three per mille of alcohol in his blood. As a result, the officers ordered a blood sample, secured the driver's license and banned him from driving. The incident now leads to an investigation against the driver on suspicion of drunk driving.
Legal basis of drunk driving
According to Section 316 of the Criminal Code, drunk driving occurs when a driver is unable to drive a motor vehicle safely due to alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Anwalt.org explains that drunk driving is considered a crime that is strongly linked to the absolute or relative inability to drive. An absolute inability to drive is already determined from 1.1 per mille, while a relative inability to drive can be present from 0.3 per mille, depending on the driving style.
The legal consequences for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol can be significant. These include fines or even prison sentences of up to one year. There is also the possibility of your driving license being revoked. What is also particularly important is that in the event of an alcohol-related accident, the penalties can be even more serious, as Section 315c of the Criminal Code shows.
Consequences for the driver affected
This incident could have serious consequences for the affected driver from Leipzig. First-time offenders usually face a fine, while repeat offenders must also expect a medical-psychological examination (MPU) if they want to regain their driving license. There is also a risk of points in Flensburg and a possible driver's license suspension, which further influences road safety.
Overall, this is a worrying incident that highlights the need to use alcohol responsibly, particularly when driving.