Alcohol at the wheel: 45-year-old with 1.4 per thousand stopped!

Alcohol at the wheel: 45-year-old with 1.4 per thousand stopped!

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, a 45-year-old man was stopped by the police in Grünstadt during a traffic control on Asselheimer Strasse. The police officer found a clear breath of breath alcohol from the man's vehicle, which made a review necessary. A breath alcohol test carried out showed alarming 1.4 per thousand.

As a result of the high value, the driver was prohibited from continuing. The police secured both the vehicle keys and the man's driver's license and brought him to the Grünstadt police inspection, where a blood sample was carried out. A criminal case was initiated against him for drunkenness, which not only presents him with legal challenges, but will also result in considerable consequences for his driving license. The Police Directorate Neustadt/Weinstraße reports of this incident.

Legal provisions on the alcohol boundary

In Germany, strict regulations regarding alcohol at the wheel apply. Relative driving inaccuracy and possibly consequences can follow from 0.3 per thousand. From 0.5 per thousand and up to 1.09 per thousand it is an administrative offense that can be punished with a fine of 500 euros and 2 points in Flensburg. A driving ban of one month could also be imposed. From a value of 1.1 per thousand, as in the case of the 45-year-old, the absolute inability to drive is determined, which is punishable.

particularly serious consequences can be given from a per thousand value of 1.6: in such cases, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is mandatory. These regulations are not only used for drivers, but also for bus, taxi and dangerous goods drivers, which are even subject to a 0.0-promille limit. A violation of these limit values ​​leads to high fines and points in the driving suitability register. This information provides the ADAC available.

consequences and repercussions

The possible financial and legal consequences for the person concerned are considerable. In the case of alcohol accidents, there is a risk that the vehicle liability insurance will raise recourse claims of up to 5000 euros. Depending on the alcohol content, only a part or no compensation can be paid in the context of fully comprehensive insurance.

If there is a fine or punitive order, there is a possibility of objection. The course of the procedure ultimately decides on the specific punishments that can be imposed in daily rates, depending on the net content. A license withdrawal and blocking periods are further measures that are expected in cases of alcohol offices. The incident of January 11th is a clear example of how dangerous and legally stressful driving is under the influence of alcohol.