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Drug test nightmare: 29-year-old caught without a driver's license in Beuna!
Current police reports from the Saale district: traffic controls, drug discoveries and investigations from October 5th, 2025.
Drug test nightmare: 29-year-old caught without a driver's license in Beuna!
On October 5, 2025, the police in the Saale district caused a stir when there were several traffic checks that revealed some explosive results. A 29-year-old driver of a Citroen was checked in Beuna. Not only did he not have a valid driver's license, but he also had license plates that were advertised as stolen or wanted. Another downer: the vehicle was not registered and did not have compulsory insurance. During the check, the driver noticed signs of drug use, which resulted in a positive rapid drug test for amphetamines and methamphetamines. The police prohibited him from continuing his journey and took a blood sample from him. The official license plates were also secured. The investigation was initiated by the Saalekreis police station, as Halle Zeiger reports.
The situation was similar in Trebnitz, where a 22-year-old driver was checked for running a red light. He was also unable to produce a valid driving license as it had already been revoked from him in 2020. In this case too, the police prohibited further travel and initiated an investigation.
Traffic stops and drug tests
The current cases once again illustrate the important role of traffic controls by the police. These checks often include drug tests to check driving ability, although drivers are not required to consent to a drug test. You can refuse this; However, in such cases a blood sample may be ordered, which cannot be refused. Common drugs tested include amphetamines, cocaine, opiates and of course cannabis. A positive rapid test usually means that a blood test is carried out in order to legally secure the results. These tests play a crucial role when there are fines, driving bans or even the revocation of a driving license, as Bußgeldrechner explains.
It is important to mention that a positive drug test does not automatically lead to the revocation of your driver's license. This step only takes place after a positive blood test. There are also various test methods, such as urine, saliva, blood and even hair analysis, with blood tests being the only method that is recognized in court. So-called cut-off values are used to determine when a test is considered positive.
The consequences of drug driving
The dangers of drug use while driving are obvious. Driving license revocation and high fines are often the consequences for traffic offenders. First offenses can result in a fine of 500 euros, plus two points in Flensburg and a month's driving ban. Anyone who repeatedly offends will face significantly higher penalties. The triple violation can cost up to 1,500 euros and result in a three-month driving ban. If you suspect that you are endangering road traffic under the influence of drugs, the police are entitled to order a drug test, even without consent, in order to ensure safety on the roads, according to Bußgeldkatalog.
In summary, it can be said that the actions of the police in the Saale district are on the right track to increase road safety. The serious consequences of drug use behind the wheel should be clear to every driver, and the police remain a relentless partner in educating and enforcing these rules.