Drug ride with 2.51 per thousand: 60-year-old crashes in Unkel!

Drug ride with 2.51 per thousand: 60-year-old crashes in Unkel!

On Saturday, June 7th, an incident in Unkel caused excitement when a 60-year-old woman was involved in a traffic accident with a breath alcohol value of 2.51 per thousand. The police were alerted around 2:37 p.m. after the vehicle of the outstandingly alcoholic driver, a gray Ford Fiesta, was collided with another vehicle. At the scene of the accident, the officials also found traces of accident that could not have been created there, which also complicated the investigation. Surprisingly, the driver refused to provide information about the course of the accident.

The situation is particularly explosive because the woman did not have a valid driver's license and had already become conspicuous several times due to drunkenness in road traffic. In such a case, the legal situation can quickly arise: According to the current legal provisions, the possible crimes that could be raised against the woman are significant. This includes unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident, driving without driving license and driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

alcohol at the wheel: a dangerous game

alcohol at the wheel is more than just a recklessness - it not only endangers your own security, but also that other road users. The consumption of a single beer can increase the risk of accidents considerably. The human body usually needs about an hour to reduce alcohol from the blood, whereby factors such as food, temperature and individual differences play a role. In such a state, there are often devastating accidents and legal consequences.

The alcohol boundaries are clearly defined: an absolute ban on alcohol applies to beginners and people under the age of 21. From 0.5 per mille, fines, dots and driving bans - the punishments increase significantly with increasing alcohol level. From 1.1 per thousand you are legally classified as absolutely inappropriate. With particularly high alcohol values, such as 1.6 per thousand, even a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required.

how is it going?

The police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information on the current incident. In particular, observations from the scene of the accident and the gray Ford Fiesta are of interest. A blue lacquer splitter was found on the accident vehicle, which could give additional information about the exact course of the accident.
Current information on drunkenness at the wheel and the legal consequences can be found in other reports, as you [specialistanwalt.de] (https://www.fachwalt.de/magazin/verkehrsrecht/trunkenheit-am- tax) and and ADAC.

It remains to be hoped that this incident can serve as a warning example to take the dangers of alcohol consumption in road traffic seriously. In times when the responsibility in traffic is more important than ever, it is up to all of us to ensure our own security and safety of our fellow human beings.