58-year-old drives drunk against a public bus - 2 per mille at the wheel!

58-year-old drives drunk against a public bus - 2 per mille at the wheel!

In the quiet community of Werthenbach, a small town in Siegerland, a traffic accident caused a stir on Thursday evening. A 58-year-old Passat driver was unable to control his car in time, even with a high alcohol level, and collided with a waiting bus. The incident occurred at a bottleneck on the K11 county road, where the bus driver, only 33 years old, was waiting to make way for the Passat when the accident occurred. The bus driver stood in the middle of the event, apparently unscathed, while the Passat driver hit the bus.

An immediate breath alcohol test showed that the driver was significantly under the influence of alcohol - with a level of almost 2 per mille, he significantly exceeded the legally permitted alcohol limit. According to the regulations for drunk driving, absolute driving impairment is given at 1.1 per mille, which was undoubtedly the case in this case. The police quickly intervened and not only ordered a blood sample, but also confiscated the man's driver's license. The material damage caused is estimated at around 2000 euros, which further underlines the severity of the situation.

Urgent warnings about driving under the influence of alcohol

It's not an isolated case: Police reported a worrying increase in traffic accidents involving alcohol. The appeals to the public not to get behind the wheel after consumption are becoming more and more urgent. To ensure that such tragic incidents do not occur, it is important to be aware of alcohol limits. Anyone under the age of 21 or in the probationary period even has an absolute ban on alcohol. A blood alcohol limit of 0.5 to 1.09 is considered an administrative offense and can be punished with fines and driving bans, while from 1.1 per mille there are criminal consequences, including the need for a medical-psychological examination (MPU) at 1.6 per mille or more. These regulations are crucial in order not to endanger other road users. Supported in this context ADAC education about the dangers of drunk driving.

Drunk driving is not only a legal responsibility, but also a social responsibility. Every accident under the influence of alcohol is one too many. The insurance conditions change, especially in the event of accidents, and in the worst case the insurer can demand recourse of up to 5,000 euros if the driver involved in the accident was under the influence of alcohol. It is social awareness that can make a difference.

In summary, we can only hope that such incidents are a thing of the past. The clear message is that drinking and driving do not mix. If you enjoy partying, you should consider returning safely in a taxi or using public transport, because nothing is more important than safety in traffic.