Influence of drugs at the wheel: Police Bitburg pulls seven drivers out of circulation!

Influence of drugs at the wheel: Police Bitburg pulls seven drivers out of circulation!

On March 19, 2025, an incident occurred in the main street of Bitburg that called the local police onto the scene. The Bitburg police inspection checked a vehicle whose 42-year-old driver showed himself to be uncooperative and aggressive towards the officials. During the check, it quickly became clear that the woman was apparently under the influence of narcotics. As a result, criminal proceedings were initiated against them, and the police are looking for witnesses who can provide evidence of possible hazards of other road users or pedestrians. The police are available for relevant information on 06561/9685-0 or via email at pibitburg@polizei.rlp.de . Further information is available on the website of the police

The Bitburg police control took place in the context of intensive patrol activities, which were carried out last weekend. A total of seven drivers were found under the influence of narcotics. Six of these drivers were either under the influence of amphetamine or THC, while another driver refused the previous test. A driver had no valid driving license, and another car was on the road without insurance protection. In all of these cases, blood samples were removed and the onward journey was prohibited. A driver with a breath alcohol concentration in the borderline area was also caught in another traffic control, which also led to the prohibition of the onward journey.

driving ban and punishments in drugs and alcohol

The consequences for drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are considerable. According to the applicable guidelines, a first violation is a fine of 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one -month driving ban. In the event of repeated violations, the punishments increase, which makes it clear that the legal situation in Germany is rigorously, especially when hazardous to traffic. The alcohol boundary for drivers is 0.5 per thousand, although punishments are at risk of driving errors from 0.3 per thousand.

The fact that younger drivers, especially the age group of 18 to 24 year olds, are considered the largest risk group are particularly worry. In 2019, 228 deaths and 17,183 injuries were recorded in Germany by alcohol -related accidents, which emphasizes the need to definitely reduce negligent driving style. The police will continue to carry out controls to ensure the safety of road users.