Drunk 68-year-old without a driver's license: police catch driver in Rügen

Drunk 68-year-old without a driver's license: police catch driver in Rügen

Yesterday there was a remarkable incident in Bergen auf Rügen that once again raised awareness of the dangers of drunk driving. On July 10th, around 4:20 p.m., officers checked a 68-year-old Peugeot driver on Billrothstrasse. A breath alcohol test revealed a frightening level of 1.64 per mille, which clearly classifies him as unfit to drive - from 1.1 per mille, according to the legal regulations, you are considered absolutely unfit to drive anwalt.de reported.

The police took the man to the police station to collect evidence, where a blood sample was taken. In addition, it turned out that he did not have a valid driver's license. The vehicle keys were confiscated, but there was a silver lining: the driver was able to name a person authorized to pick up the vehicle.

Legal consequences

The investigation is now directed against him for drunk driving and driving without a license. The German Criminal Code, Section 316, regulates such incidents very clearly: Driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only dangerous, but also punishable. Penalties can range from fines to imprisonment of up to one year - especially for repeat offenders Heskamp law firm.

The first question many people ask is: What happens to their driver's license? In the case of drunk driving, not only fines can be expected, but also points-based consequences that can be entered into the driving record. A driving license can be revoked during the preliminary investigation, and drivers must expect a suspension period of at least six months, such as anwalt.de explained.

Education and prevention

This incident reminds us of the importance of using alcohol responsibly, especially while driving. The penalties for drunk driving are stricter than many people think and an MPU, the so-called “idiot test”, can be imposed if certain blood alcohol limits are exceeded. The limits are clear here: from 1.1 per mille the ability to drive is irrefutably impaired, and from 1.6 per mille the situation is similar for cyclists.

We hope that such incidents will become less frequent in the future and appeal to all road users to always keep safety and the legal framework in mind, even in dangerous situations. The way home can also be done without alcohol and by taking a taxi or public transport.