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Zwickau: Drunk cyclist caught twice in two hours!
A 53-year-old cyclist in Zwickau was checked twice with a high alcohol content, and investigations into traffic initiated for drunkenness.
Zwickau: Drunk cyclist caught twice in two hours!
An incident occurred in the nightly streets of Zwickau, which not only caused excitement, but also shows the limits of alcohol control. In the night from Friday to Saturday, a 53-year-old cyclist in Thomas-Mann-Straße in the Pölbitz district was caught twice with a greatly increased alcohol concentration. During the first check, the alcohol rust test showed a whopping 1.86 per thousand. The officials did not make a mercy: a blood sampling was ordered and the onward journey was prohibited View reported.
But that wasn't all. Less than two hours after his first check, the same cyclist was checked again, this time on Leipziger Straße. Here the breath alcohol test came down to 1.7 per mille, which led to another blood sample. The police opened two investigations into drunk driving, which clearly highlighted the increased risk to other road users.
The influence of alcohol in road traffic
Drunk driving is not only a hotly debated topic, but also one that has clear legal consequences. In Germany there is a strict blood alcohol limit, which the ADAC explains in its guidelines. As little as 0.3 per mille can lead to relative inability to drive, which can be punished. And from 0.5 per mille it gets really expensive: you can face a fine of up to 500 euros, two points in Flensburg and a driving ban for a month. Anyone caught with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more is deemed to be completely unfit to drive and will face significant penalties, including possible suspension of their driving license and a fine that can amount to up to five years in prison. The detailed regulations can be found on the ADAC website ADAC.
In addition, the “Know your limit” campaign reminds people of the potential consequences of drinking alcohol while driving. A level of less than 0.3 per mille can also lead to partial blame in an accident if alcohol is proven. Even small amounts can have far-reaching consequences, especially if it causes unsafe driving or accidents. The page Know your limit provides important information for everyone who wants to be aware of your responsibility in road traffic.
A growing problem
As the incident in Zwickau shows, such controls are essential, especially at a time when awareness of the dangers of drunk driving needs to be raised. Even if the cyclist was lucky and didn't cause an accident, the problem still remains. Repeat offenders, whether driving a car or a bicycle, run the risk of endangering not only their own safety, but also that of other road users.
The incident reminds us all to use alcohol responsibly, especially when driving. The legal framework is clear and the consequences are very real for anyone who ignores them. Let us work together to ensure greater safety on our roads and take the issue of alcohol and traffic seriously.