Mercedes driver with 1.2 per thousand: Police stops alcohol grinders in Ilmenau!

Mercedes driver with 1.2 per thousand: Police stops alcohol grinders in Ilmenau!

An inattentive moment can quickly become an expensive pleasure. A 27-year-old driver who was taken up today, July 2, 2025, was taken up in a police control of the police on Naumannstrasse. The officials carried out routine checks when they struggled with the young man's Mercedes. A breath alcohol test showed alarming 1.2 per thousand, which immediately resulted in consequences. The driver was not allowed to continue and the police ordered a blood sample for evidence. The man's driver's license was ensured and a procedure against him was initiated, as the state police inspection Gotha reports.

In Germany, there is a clear alcohol boundaries for drivers that must be observed in any case. An absolute alcohol ban of 0.0 per thousand applies to beginners and people under the age of 21. Anyone who gets over 0.3 per thousand and shows failure of failure is punishable. Values ​​between 0.5 and 1.09 per thousand is already an administrative offense, which is punished with a fine of 500 euros and points in Flensburg for the first time. From 1.1 per thousand there is absolute inability to drive, which is immediately punishable, while for values ​​from 1.6 per thousand a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required to re-establish the driver's license. ADAC makes it clear: [ADAC provides information about the alcohol boundaries] (https://www.adac.de/verkehr/recht/verkehrs-demandrisse-Deutschland/promillge-auto/).

Legal consequences of alcohol at the tax

Alcohol at the wheel can not only lead to expensive fine, but also have long -term consequences for the driving license. A violation of the 0.0 promipillant boundary can be punished with a fine of 250 euros and a point in Flensburg. From 0.3 per thousand, there are criminal consequences in the event of failure, while at 0.5 per thousand there is already an administrative offense that is punished with fines and a one -month driving ban. [JUSORA explains the legal basics] (https://www.jusora.de/verkehr/ alcohol-am-steuer/): From 1.1 per thousand, the driver's license is immediately at risk, and a punishment or a license withdrawal is also possible.

In the case of repeated violations, MPU measures can be imposed even without reaching the 1.6 promille limit. This could have serious effects for the driver concerned, who was stopped on Naumannstrasse today. The costs for the MPU and the necessary preparatory courses can quickly get into money, while the loss of the driving license can not only bring inconvenience for many, but also financial losses.

The police therefore regularly carry out controls to increase traffic safety and effectively combat alcohol at the tax. For us \ everyone applies: A responsible handling of alcohol is the be -all and end -all when it comes to safety in road traffic. The most important thing is to get to the goal - not least for other road users.