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Drunk driver causes chaos in Döbeln: 3.7 per mille!
On September 22nd, 2025 there was a traffic accident with a drunk driver in Döbeln, Central Saxony. Police are investigating.
Drunk driver causes chaos in Döbeln: 3.7 per mille!
A traffic accident in Döbeln causes excitement and many questions about the legal consequences of drunk driving. On Monday, September 22, 2025, a 35-year-old driver left the road on Limmritzer Hauptstrasse and collided with a wooden fence. The special highlight: The driver ran away immediately after the incident. However, he left his bumper and license plate behind, which made identification easier for investigators. A little later, the police were able to catch the drunken driver, whose breath alcohol test showed an alarming level of 3.7 per mille saechsische.de reported.
Drunk driving is a common problem in Germany and will not go without consequences. Depending on the severity of the offense, there may be legal consequences in the form of fines, loss of driving license or even imprisonment. An alcohol level of 0.5 per mille or more usually has legal consequences. From 1.1 per mille you are definitely classified as unfit to drive, which leads to serious penalties. The case in Döbeln shows how quickly you can get into such an unfortunate situation. The legal details surrounding this topic are clearly outlined by jhb.legal.
Legal consequences in detail
A traffic accident under the influence of alcohol not only entails criminal consequences, but can also mean civil liability and the loss of insurance coverage. It is particularly important to mention here that liability insurance covers damage to the other party involved in the accident, but under certain circumstances you can claim reimbursement of up to 5,000 euros if alcohol was involved. In addition, the payment of fines and points in Flensburg is safe for violations of more than 0.5 per mille. In many cases this is a major nuisance because there may also be additional measures, such as a medical-psychological examination (MPU) for levels of 1.6 per mille or for repeat offenders.
The table below provides an overview of the applicable alcohol limits and the corresponding consequences for drivers:
| per mille range | Follow |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | Absolute ban on alcohol for people under 21 and novice drivers in their probationary period, fine of 250 euros |
| 0.3 | Beginning of relative inability to drive, punishable if symptoms of failure occur |
| 0.5 – 1.09 | Administrative offense, fine 500 euros, 2 points, 1 month driving ban |
| 1.1 | Absolute inability to drive, punishable |
| 1.6+ | Medical-psychological examination (MPU) mandatory |
The incident in Döbeln not only makes us think about how quickly one can get into such a situation, but also highlights the responsibility that every road user bears. Driving under the influence not only endangers your own life, but also that of others. The police have confiscated the man's driver's license and the investigation into drunk driving and hit-and-run is ongoing.
It is to be hoped that such incidents will become less frequent in the future and that all road users will ensure that they travel safely and responsibly. Further details and current developments can be found on the pages of saechsische.de, jhb.legal and adac.de.