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Drug drive in Stadtilm: 27-year-old stopped without a driver's license!
On June 18, 2025, a 27-year-old driver was stopped in Stadtilm without a driver's license and under the influence of drugs.
Drug drive in Stadtilm: 27-year-old stopped without a driver's license!
A traffic stop on June 18, 2025 caused an uproar on the streets of Stadtilm in the Ilm district when the police pulled a 27-year-old driver out of traffic. Not only did he not have a valid driver's license, but he was also under the influence of drugs. A drug test came back positive for cannabis. The entire event undoubtedly became the reason for an investigation into driving without a license and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Such incidents are not only annoying, they also shed light on the ongoing discussions about drugs and traffic. [Frankenpost].
With the partial legalization of cannabis, there are always misunderstandings about the ability to drive. Many people believe that you can still drive safely after consuming cannabis, but the facts are often different. According to [anwalt.de]. The legislation does not set a fixed alcohol limit for cannabis, but rather assesses individual health and ability to react.
Legal consequences and dangers
A possible reason for the police's actions lies not least in the clear legal situation: Anyone who drives under drugs can be held responsible for the consequences. Section 316 of the Criminal Code states that even small amounts of drugs in the blood can lead to criminal liability. Penalties range from fines to prison sentences of up to five years, depending on whether there was a specific danger to other road users. This shows that even seemingly harmless drug trips can have far-reaching consequences.
Drivers who believe they have no physical or cognitive impairments under the influence of cannabis need to be particularly careful. Typical signs such as red eyes, slow reactions and balance problems are often unmistakable and endanger not only the driver himself, but also other road users. According to ADAC, the detection of drugs in the blood for driving licenses is already prohibited by law.
Looking into the future
The upcoming changes in the legal framework provide for a new limit of 3.5 ng/ml THC in the blood for adults from August 22, 2024. There is even an absolute ban of 1 ng/ml for novice drivers and people under the age of 21. This shows how seriously the issue of drugs in road traffic is being treated and how important preventive measures are to ensure safety on the roads.
In order to further minimize the risks of drug use on the road, the ADAC is calling for increased educational work. Ultimately, all road users should be sensitized to make road traffic safer. The example from Stadtilm makes it clear that drug driving not only gets you into legal trouble, but also puts your own life and the lives of others at risk.