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Bobsleigh: Speeder caught behind the wheel with 2.56 per mille!
A 51-year-old was checked at the wheel of his vehicle in Bobbau with a blood alcohol level of 2.56. Penalties and alcohol limits explained.
Bobsleigh: Speeder caught behind the wheel with 2.56 per mille!
What happened on Friday in the parking lot of an e-center in Bobbau is truly a case for traffic offenders. A 51-year-old man was checked by the police around 2:45 p.m. and not only had a strong smell of alcohol, but also an alarming breath alcohol test of a whopping 2.56 per mille. MZ.de reported that the driver was in a Ford and did not have a valid driver's license in his luggage. A mistake that could have serious consequences for him.
The informed officers carried out a blood sample to accurately determine the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and banned the man from continuing to drive. But that's not all: criminal proceedings were initiated against him. The incident opens the door to a huge punishment that is likely to put a strain on more than just his wallet.
Alcohol limits and their consequences
The laws surrounding drunk driving are clearly regulated in Germany. Anyone who is caught driving with a blood alcohol content of over 1.1 has committed a criminal offense, which is clearly the case in this case. From 1.6 per mille, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is even necessary in order to get a driving license again. ADAC.de informs you that there is a strict alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for people up to the age of 21 and novice drivers during their probationary period. The following limits apply to all others:
- 0,0 Promille: Absolutes Alkoholverbot für die genannten Gruppen.
- 0,3 Promille: Erste Stufe der relativen Fahruntüchtigkeit.
- 0,5 bis 1,09 Promille: Ordnungswidrigkeit mit Bußgeldern und Punkten.
- Ab 1,1 Promille: Absolute Fahruntüchtigkeit, strafbar.
What is particularly explosive is that between 0.3 and 0.5 per mille, an accident can result in a crime. The slightest violations result in high fines, and the points in Flensburg are of little help if you drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Rightscheck.de emphasizes that there are serious differences between administrative offenses and criminal offenses, with the latter being punished according to the Criminal Code (StGB).
Personal consequences and possible penalties
The 51-year-old from Bobbau not only has to deal with the financial consequences. A first offense between 0.5 and 1.09 per mille can result in a fine of up to 500 euros and a one-month driving ban, while if the alcohol level rises sharply, the penalties can increase further. If you are wondering whether motor vehicle insurance also covers alcohol-related accidents, you should know: Motor liability insurance pays for third-party damage, but can claim back up to 5,000 euros, while fully comprehensive insurance may not pay at all, depending on how drunk you are.
The next steps for our protagonist are clear: the path leads through the courts, and a traffic law lawyer could help him mitigate the consequences of his misconduct. But one thing is certain: this incident in the parking lot will stay with him for a long time - in more ways than one.