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Cannabis at the wheel: Suhl driver without a license and with drugs in his blood!
Suhl police check drivers without a license and on drugs. New THC limits from August 2024. Risks and recommendations.
Cannabis at the wheel: Suhl driver without a license and with drugs in his blood!
A look at the current road safety in Germany makes you sit up and take notice. On September 17, 2025, as News.de reports, police officers in Suhl checked a 34-year-old driver on Meininger Straße. The check revealed serious violations: The driver did not have a valid driving license and his vehicle was neither registered nor insured. On top of that, he admitted to consuming cannabis. What should you say about that? There's probably something wrong there!
The police also came across another anomaly: the HU sticker and the approval seal on the license plates were printed out and stuck on themselves, a deception that ultimately led to the license plate being seized. The driver was taken to the hospital for a blood test. The legal consequences could have serious consequences.
New legislation tightens the rules
But what makes consuming cannabis while driving so problematic? From August 22, 2024, new limits will apply for THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, which are relevant in road traffic. As HK-Recht explains in detail, a THC content of 3.5 ng/ml in the blood must not be exceeded. Anyone who exceeds this value risks losing their driving license. If the value is at least 1.0 ng/ml, the risk of losing your license is even more real. Particularly problematic: THC can be detectable long after consumption, depending on the frequency of consumption.
The law that enshrines these limit values was passed by the Bundestag in June 2024 and was approved by the Bundesrat in July 2024 (BMV). The aim is to increase legal certainty in road traffic and create clear rules to avoid dangerous combinations such as driving under the influence of drugs. Novice drivers and young drivers under the age of 21 in particular must observe the new strict regulations: they are completely banned from using cannabis while behind the wheel.
Recommendations for drivers
Consumers should now be even more careful to comply with the applicable laws. A one-time consumption usually does not lead to a driving license being revoked as long as consumption and driving are separated. As the reporting shows, drivers should take proactive measures to avoid legal consequences at an early stage, such as informing themselves about their rights and not providing information without legal representation in the event of a stop.
The “don’t drive high” campaign is becoming increasingly relevant to raise awareness of the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence. It is therefore up to each individual to deal with these issues responsibly.
The events in Suhl are a clear indication that a rethink needs to take place on the streets of Germany. Anyone who doesn't follow the rules must face the consequences. And that can quickly have dire consequences!