Bockwurst order ends in arrest: 1.8 per mille at the wheel!

Bockwurst order ends in arrest: 1.8 per mille at the wheel!

In Eilenburg, a small town in Saxony, a strange incident recently occurred that brought the local police to the scene. A witness noticed a 46-year-old driver slurring as he ordered a bockwurst at a gas station. Despite his apparent impairment, the man continued his journey until the police were able to intervene a short time later. An alcohol test showed a worrying result of 1.8 per mille. The driver's driver's license was then immediately temporarily revoked, as MDR reports.

Drunk driving not only poses a health risk to the driver, but also to other road users. In Germany there are strict blood alcohol limits for drivers, which sometimes have drastic consequences. According to the ADAC, the absolute alcohol limit for novice drivers and drivers under 21 is set at 0.0 per mille. At 0.3 per mille you are legally considered to be relatively unfit to drive, while 1.1 per mille is considered to be absolutely unfit to drive and is punishable by law.

The risks and penalties in detail

The legal consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol are significant. Tests show that as little as 0.5 per mille is an administrative offense, which is accompanied by a fine of 500 euros and other penalties, as stated in [Fahrerscheine.de](https://www.fuehrerscheine.de/bussgeldkatalog/ desired/alcohol/promillelimit/). This also includes two points in Flensburg and a monthly driving ban. For values ​​of 1.6 per mille or more, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required to determine whether you are fit to drive.

What many people don't know: Driving under the influence of alcohol is also a punishable offense on private property if it is publicly accessible. This means that you should be careful not only when driving on public roads, but also when socializing on your own property. Another way of thinking is that stricter alcohol limits often apply abroad, for example even an absolute ban on alcohol.

Responsibility instead of misfortune

The questionable decision of the driver ordering bockwurst shows once again how important it is to use alcohol responsibly, especially in traffic. Not only the health of the driver, but also the safety of all road users should be given top priority. Ultimately, according to traffic accident statistics in Germany, when alcohol is involved, it has a significant impact on the number of accidents.

The lesson from this incident is clear: having a good hand for your own safety and that of others is the order of the day. As the road to Eilenburg has shown, an ill-considered decision can quickly lead to serious consequences.