Two cyclists in Gotha with alcohol at the wheel stopped - what now?

Two cyclists in Gotha with alcohol at the wheel stopped - what now?

Gotha, Deutschland - Last night the police in Gotha subjected two cyclists to a traffic control, and the problems that alcohol consumption in road traffic brings with it again. A 57-year-old driver showed an alarming breath alcohol value of around 2.2 per thousand, while the 25-year-old driver even came to about 2.4 per thousand, as [news.de] (https://www.news.de/lokales/858784249/poliTicker-gotha-16-07-25- Traffic control. The journey of the two cyclists was immediately prevented and a corresponding procedure was initiated against them. 

The numbers speak for themselves: from a value of 1.6 per thousand, you can be regarded legally as absolutely driving. Fine that can be imposed in such a case are around 30 daily rates - that is the monthly net salary 30 times. In addition, there are two points in the driving suitability register in Flensburg, as experts from bussgeldkatalog.de clarify. And that's not all: a medical-psychological examination (MPU) becomes a mandatory for those affected to avoid relapse.

risks and punitive measures

The situation becomes particularly explosive when considering the legal framework. From an alcohol value of 0.3 per thousand, it can be problematic if someone drives strikingly or even causes an accident. In these cases there is also a risk of a criminal complaint. According to ADAC, it is important to know that even e-bikes that drive up to 25 km/h are subject to the same alcohol boundaries as conventional bicycles. Only e-bikes that are faster are considered motor vehicles and are therefore under other regulations.

The effects of an alcoholic driving should therefore not be underestimated. As a pedestrian who pushes his bike, you don't make yourself punishable unless you show symptoms. But as always, security applies. If you get on your bike, you should therefore do without alcohol so as not to risk your own health and that of others.

The last night showed us again how important it is to deal responsibly with the topic of alcohol. Even when cycling, driving ability and health should always be in the foreground. In a city like Cologne, where cycling is an increasingly popular form of mobility, such incidents not only have legal but also social consequences. Therefore: have a good hand and prefer to stay away from the bike for alcohol!