14-year-old caught driving under the influence of alcohol and weapons!

14-year-old caught driving under the influence of alcohol and weapons!

A shocking incident occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Groß-Gerau, when a 14-year-old teenager was stopped while driving. The young driver was presumably under the influence of alcohol, which was confirmed by a breath alcohol test with a value of 0.5 per thousand. This is a clear offense because the teenager is too young to have a driver's license. The police had found the vehicle due to a witness near the Goethe School and made preliminary arrests. Both the 14-year-old and his 18-year-old passenger were taken into custody, while the investigation was initiated due to a violation of the Weapons Act against the two young men and also against the vehicle owner, another young person.

When checking the car, the officers found two forbidden one -handed knives and a softair weapon. The possession of such weapons is subject to strict legal regulations in Germany, especially if the person concerned is under the influence of alcohol. ffh reports that the incidents from the combination of the influence of alcohol and the handling of potentially dangerous objects Can have follow.

The topic of alcohol consumption in connection with the use of weapons remains of central importance in view of these events. A judgment of the Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) from 2014 confirms that alcohol and the handling of objects relevant to weapons are not compatible. According to Dr. In such cases, Schmitz emphasizes that only sober people can safely handle firearms. Alcohol affects both the speed of reaction and the ability to perceive, which can have life -threatening consequences in critical situations.

An example from the judgment of the BVerwG illustrates the consistent measures for violations: A hunter was stopped by the police after having a roebuck, which he found alcohol values ​​of 0.47 mg/l and later 0.39 mg/l. In his case, this led to the loss of the gun ownership card and the hunting license. Drivers who have a similar alcohol content usually do not lose their driver's license, but can count on fines and driving bans. In 2013 there were 314 fatalities in Germany alone in the event of accidents under the influence of alcohol, an alarming sign for the dangers that emerge from alcoholic drivers.

The latest events in Groß-Gerau are therefore not only an example of the failure of legal regulations in the area of ​​youth and alcohol abuse, but also a clear signal to society as to the importance of preventive measures. It is urgently needed to address the risk factors for young people and prevent such incidents from becoming everyday life.