Alcoholized driver at A1 endangers traffic - police investigated!

Alcoholized driver at A1 endangers traffic - police investigated!

A serious incident occurred on January 17, 2025 when a 38-year-old man from the Saarlouis district was traveling in a strongly alcoholic state on the A1 motorway in the direction of Saarlouis. At 10:38 a.m., he disregarded several traffic rules. It was particularly frightening that, contrary to the direction of travel, he drove on the acceleration strip at the Illingen junction and carried out risky turning maneuvers over the green strip before moving on towards Saarbrücken. The Neunkirchen police inspection and the Illingen police station could finally stop him.

During the check, the officials quickly found that the driver was heavily alcoholic and also had no valid driving license. The man was stopped immediately, the onward journey was prohibited and a blood sample was removed. An investigation was initiated against him, which is managed due to drunkenness in traffic and driving without a license. The police are now looking for further witnesses of the incident. Information can be submitted to the Neunkirchen police inspection or the police station in Illingen.

legal consequences of the incident

The legal consequences for the driver could be considerable. According to the information from ADAC, the driver's license is withdrawn in cases of alcohol at the wheel, drug use, illegal car racing or accidents with serious damage. A “driver's license withdrawal” is popularly common, but the correct term is “withdrawal of the driver's license”. In the event of a withdrawal, those affected must apply for their driving license after a blocking period that can take at least six months and up to five years, depending on the circumstances. A reduction in the deadline is possible through special programs or retraining.

The financial burdens in the event of a withdrawal are not insignificant. In addition to any fines and points in Flensburg, those affected also have to plan costs for the medical-psychological examination (MPU), supporting seminars or therapies. Ideally, the application for the recovery of the driver's license should be made about three months before the end of the blocking period to overcome bureaucratic hurdles in good time.

The search for witnesses

The police have taken up the investigation and asks the public for help. Witnesses who have observed the incident or can provide further information are asked to contact the Neunkirchen police inspection or the police station in Illingen. Such incidents are not only dangerous for the driver himself, but also pose a serious danger for other road users.

Overall, this incident impressively shows the risks and legal consequences of drunkenness in traffic. Society is increasingly required to draw attention to the dangers of alcohol abuse and its consequences in road traffic.