Alcohol offices in traffic rise: Experts warn of the number of unreported cases!

Alcohol offices in traffic rise: Experts warn of the number of unreported cases!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - The topic of traffic safety and the role of alcohol and drugs in road traffic is more current than ever. According to a recent report by Nordkurier , these substances are common causes of accidents with injured in Germany. In 2024, alcohol took fourth place among the most common causes of the accident, directly behind excessive speed, not observed distance rules and accommodation errors.

The increasing number of traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol is particularly alarming. In Neubrandenburg, 518 alcohol violations were still registered in 2022, in 2023 this number rose to 586, and in 2024 as early as 696. It turns out that more and more people are taking risks if they climb behind the tax after enjoying alcohol or drugs. The alcohol boundary for drivers in Germany is 0.5 per thousand, which can lead to a fine of up to 500 euros and points in Flensburg, as the ADAC explains.

The development of traffic statistics

In the context of traffic safety, Saxony has shown a mixed picture. While a total of 97,503 traffic accidents were recorded in 2024, which means a decline by 2% compared to the previous year, there was an increase in accidents with personal injury - here the numbers were 13,343, an increase of 2.4%. The increase in slightly injured is also concerned by 4.9%, whereby the number of fatalities could be reduced to 144, but this continues to trigger a high grief and concern.

This year 1,673 accidents were registered under the influence of alcohol, including 737 with personal injury, which corresponds to a decline of around 5%. Nevertheless, the number of drug accidents rose to 377. It is particularly noticeable that the number of victim drivers of electrical cleaning vehicles increased by 23.1%, while the main causes of personal damage to 61% cars are.

causes and prevention measures

Ein wachsendes Bewusstsein für die Gefahren des Mischkonsums von Alkohol und Drogen ist daher unbedingt notwendig. Experts warn of a high number of unreported cases in drug offenses and demand more intensive controls. The fact is that the number of cases depends heavily on the intensity of police controls, since conclusions cannot be drawn about the actual consumer levels.

In the Neubrandenburg region, the highest figures for drug violations were recorded. There, the figures rose from 348 in 2022 to 589 in 2024 and thus rank at the top in the national comparison. This proves that there is a need for action.

The alcohol boundaries in Germany are clearly regulated, but it remains to be seen how the responsible authorities will react to the positive trend of less alcoholic traffic accidents. Stricter rules and continuous educational work are central elements to make the streets safer.