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Cyclist with 4.7 per mille: Police make shocking discovery!
A cyclist with a blood alcohol level of 4.7 was stopped by the federal police in Görlitz. The incident raises questions about road safety.
Cyclist with 4.7 per mille: Police make shocking discovery!
A remarkable incident occurred on Wednesday evening on the border bridge in the Görlitz district of Hagenwerder. The federal police stopped a cyclist whose breath alcohol content was measured at an incredible 4.7 per mille MDR reported. The man caught the officers' attention because he clearly had difficulty keeping his balance while riding his bike from the direction of Poland. The climax of the bizarre scene was reached when, after a daring maneuver across the road, he finally drove onto the sidewalk and opened a can of beer.
The alcohol test, which was carried out shortly afterwards, revealed the reason for his unconventional behavior. The man is now being investigated for drunk driving, which can be dangerous not only for him but also for other road users.
Alcohol limits for cyclists
In Germany the blood alcohol limit for bicycles is usually 1.6 per mille. However, from a level of 0.3 per mille, cyclists can also be held responsible, especially if they drive conspicuously or even cause an accident, such as bussgeldkatalog.de explained. If you drive drunk with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more, the driver is already considered completely unfit to drive and must expect serious consequences.
The possible sanctions should not be neglected: in the event of a violation, fines of up to 1,500 euros can be imposed and a medical-psychological examination (MPU) can even be ordered. The rules are clear – alcohol severely impairs reactions and coordination, making driving under the influence particularly risky.
Statistical backgrounds
Despite a decline in alcohol-related accidents since 2000, the high number of road fatalities remains alarming. In 2019, 228 people lost their lives due to alcohol-related accidents and there were more than 17,000 injuries, according to a review by bussgeldkatalog.org shows. Drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 are particularly a risk group in this regard.
The consequences of alcohol and drugs on the road are clear. While people often want to relax during their free time, it is necessary to respect alcohol limits and act responsibly for everyone's safety. The shocking 4.7 per mille of the cyclist in Görlitz is not just an isolated case, but raises questions about general road safety. How many people take the topic too lightly?
As the events on the border bridge show, it is essential to think about your own ability to drive so as not to endanger not only yourself but also others.