Latvian racer in Görlitz: Police arrest a man with an arrest warrant!

Latvian racer in Görlitz: Police arrest a man with an arrest warrant!

Görlitz, Deutschland - On June 26, 2025, the federal police in Görlitz arrested a Latvian citizen. The 31-year-old was picked up at a motorway control point because an open arrest warrant from the Dresden public prosecutor's office was available against him. The reason for his arrest is a conviction by the Riesa District Court because of drunkenness in traffic. The man faces an outstanding fine of 1,530 euros and must also serve a penalty of 45 euros. Because of his insolvency, he was brought to a correctional facility, which the federal police confirmed in a report. This shows once again how serious the German authorities deal with traffic safety matters and how high the punishments for such offenses can be. Sächsische.de reported.

In a completely different context, traffic accident statistics for 2024 were published in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This shows that the number of traffic accidents in Schwerin has increased slightly compared to the previous year. In 2024, there were 3,057 traffic accidents in the city, as far as the security situation on the streets are concerned, remains worrying. It is striking the increase in the drivers: 956 accidents remained without any noteworthy consequences for the causes, which is almost 100 more than in the previous year. The accident was particularly tragic, in which a 65-year-old driver lost her life after a suspected person who caused the accident at 140 km/h in a 30-zone. More than 55,000 traffic accidents were registered throughout the country last year, with too fast driving the most common cause of fatal accidents. The local police found 250 violations in connection with alcohol or drugs in this regard. It is also important to mention that police have organized 183 prevention events in order to strengthen the awareness of traffic safety. NDR.de reported.

statistics and traffic safety

statistics are always a look at the traffic safety situation and a tool for future legislation. The Federal Statistical Office provides comprehensive data that not only map the accident, but also research the background. The aim is to gain reliable and differentiated data that should serve as the basis for measures in traffic education and in the infrastructure. Such statistics show both the types of accident and the people involved, from cyclists to pedestrians, and make it clear where the greatest risks are. The results contribute to shaping traffic policy and analyzing problems such as higher number of accidents. destatis.de explains that the data collected serves as an important basis for state traffic policy.

The topics of traffic and security are not only decisive in statistics, but also in the practical implementation of measures to increase safety on our streets. In view of the current developments, it is essential that we all take a mindful and responsibility to prevent future tragedies.