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Drunk driving in Potsdam: Three cars damaged in a parking accident!
In Potsdam, a drunk driver caused damage to several cars. Police are investigating.
Drunk driving in Potsdam: Three cars damaged in a parking accident!
A dramatic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Potsdam when a 43-year-old driver damaged several vehicles while parking. The drunk driver was driving her Volkswagen in the Nauen suburb and collided with a parked Fiat while reversing. This was then pushed onto another car. The Potsdam police station was quickly called to the scene of the accident at Am Neuen Garten and found that the woman appeared visibly drunk, as Tagesspiegel reports.
A breath alcohol test showed a value of 0.74 per mille. This not only resulted in her driving license being revoked, but the woman will also have to face criminal proceedings for dangerous interference in traffic. Such incidents are not alone, as drinking and driving is a central issue in Germany, as [Rueden](https://www.rueden.de/bussgeldkatalog/lokal-am-steuer/ desired-alcohol-unfall/) confirms.
The consequences of drunk driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol significantly increases the risk of traffic accidents. Statistics show that in 2019, around 71% of drunk drivers involved in personal injury accidents had a blood alcohol level of at least 1.1. What is worrying is that one in five drunk drivers even reached levels of 2.0 per mille or more. If you exceed the 0.5 per mille alcohol limit, things get really expensive: you not only face fines starting at 500 euros, but also a month's driving ban. In the event of an accident like the one that happened in Potsdam, the consequences are often much more serious.
There is even a 0.0 alcohol limit for novice drivers during their probationary period. In the event of an alcohol-related accident, they would also have to expect severe consequences, including loss of their driving license and the obligation to undergo a medical-psychological examination (MPU) in order to get their driving license back. This shows how seriously the issue is taken, especially after incidents like the recent accident in Potsdam.
The great uncertainty in hit-and-run accidents
Another notable incident occurred just a few months ago, in which a 61-year-old woman hit a parked Opel with her VW while pulling out of a parking space and then left the scene of the accident without permission. Despite an estimated damage of 3,000 euros, she later returned, but drove herself again. The police smelled alcohol and a breath alcohol test showed an incredible 1.66 per mille. She was also threatened with having her blood sample taken and her driving license revoked, as the Brandenburg Police reported.
The combination of alcohol and hit-and-run results in even harsher penalties, ranging from fines to imprisonment. Such consequences should by no means be taken lightly. It is important to always remain sober when driving to protect yourself and others on the road.