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Drunk driver: 26-year-old caught with 1.34 per mille!
On June 23, 2025, the police in Dessau-Roßlau checked several drivers for alcohol, the results led to penalties and proceedings.
Drunk driver: 26-year-old caught with 1.34 per mille!
On a Monday morning, June 23, 2025, a 26-year-old driver was checked in a tractor-trailer on the BAB 9, at the Dessau-Ost junction in the direction of Berlin, after the police noticed his unusual driving style. During the check, the smell of alcohol was detected and a breath alcohol test showed a level of around 1.34 per mille. In such a case, the police take action: a blood sample was ordered and further travel was prohibited. A corresponding criminal case was initiated, which shows how seriously the authorities take drunk driving [sachsen-anhalt.de](https://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/bs/pressemitigungen/polizei?tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Baction%5D=single &tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Base&tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Buid%5D=579840&cHash=5384dbd6de1ef2f3b2977c46fcebefd0) reported.
On the same day, an extensive inspection took place on the B 107 in Oranienbaum in the Wittenberg district, which was carried out as part of the HIVE Festival. Between 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., officers checked a total of 128 vehicle drivers. Four criminal charges had to be filed and 25 blood samples were taken. In addition, several security deposits and fine proceedings were initiated. The seizure of four doses of narcotics was also part of this check.
Alcohol tests and their consequences
Blood tests are carried out if drug or alcohol abuse is suspected. In Germany it is important to somehow stand out in traffic in order to get such a test ordered. For example, road users can be subjected to a blood test if they behave suspiciously. These tests are legally binding because they are carried out by a doctor and are considered evidence in court, while preliminary tests are not recognized as such, knows bussgeldkatalog.org.
A blood test is always ordered when police officers suspect a drunken-related traffic offense. It is important to mention that the people concerned must tolerate the removal and not resist, otherwise they will find themselves in legal trouble. Typically, blood test results are available within 24 hours.
Alcohol limits and fines
The blood alcohol limits in Germany are clearly regulated: there is an absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for novice drivers and people under the age of 21. From 0.3 per mille you are relatively unfit to drive, although from 0.5 to 1.09 per mille there is a risk of administrative offenses with corresponding fines. If you have a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more, you are considered completely unfit to drive and this can lead to serious legal consequences, including the revocation of your driving license and a possible prison sentence, as adac.de clearly shows.
The penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol are not to be scoffed at: Anyone caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.5 to 1.09 will face a fine of up to 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a one-month driving ban. If the values are higher, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) may even be necessary.
Finally, this incident once again shows how important it is to drive responsibly. Drug and alcohol poisoning not only endangers your own life, but also that of other road users. A good knack for planning the return trip - especially after celebrations - can be worth its weight in gold!