Aggressive driver in Lindwerder: Police intervene!

Aggressive driver in Lindwerder: Police intervene!

in Lindwerder, a tranquil location in the Wittenberg district, has occurred at the weekend that aroused the mind and causes questions about traffic safety. A 48-year-old driver came into a dangerous situation when he had to brake abruptly because of an oncoming vehicle. The 34-year-old driver of the other car then got out and hit his hand against the disc of the 48-year-old. This ensures a queasy feeling with the older driver and his passenger, who then tried to flee. But that didn't go unpunished: the aggressive driver followed the couple and rammed their car at an intersection, whereupon he also broke off the door handles and hit the vehicle. When the police arrived, the 34-year-old continued to be unpredictable and slightly injured two officers before he was finally instructed to psychiatry. The police have meanwhile started investigations into the road traffic, reports mdr .

The aggressive moments in road traffic apparently not only increase in Lindwerder. A new study on traffic safety shows that road users perceive each other as always ruthless and aggressive. According to the results of a representative survey carried out by the Institut O.Trend, 56% of the carpayers state to drive faster if they are annoyed. This is a worrying increase compared to previous surveys that have been carried out every few years since 2010. In the entire situation, a profound contradiction is noticeable: While the traffic accidents in Berlin and Brandenburg are at a historical low, 50% of those surveyed have stated to have to react in traffic every now and then. You won't be entirely up to, if you consider how ruthless people sometimes act in road traffic, the assessment of rbb24 .

a field of tension in traffic

An example from the survey shows the discrepancy between self-awareness and foreign perception: 96% of drivers believe that they keep sufficient distance from cyclists, while only 93% of the others also observe this with them. Roland Stimpel, chairman of "Fuss e.V.", emphasizes that the world of traffic is becoming increasingly narrower and the demands of road users are expressed more clearly. This is accompanied by a feeling of uncertainty, especially in women who feel less safe in traffic than men (64% vs. 49%). And that despite the fact that a large majority (68%) supports a zero-promille limit for all drivers.

Another interesting aspect of the study is that 52% of the respondents have experienced a police check in the past five years or never. Only 7% were checked last year. According to

These developments raise serious questions about traffic safety and about respectful cooperation in road traffic. It remains to be hoped that incidents like in Lindwerder will encourage you to think about personal responsibility and consideration in road traffic.