Drunk Mercedes driver rams shopping carts and storms in shop!

Drunk Mercedes driver rams shopping carts and storms in shop!

A strange incident occurred on Thursday in Anklam: Once again, drunkenness led to a driver lost control. At 6:15 p.m., the Anklam police received a reference to a possibly drunk driver. An attentive witness had seen how the 69-year-old Mercedes driver hit a shopping cart in a parking lot in Silostrasse and then stuck heavily to a shop. This behavior already gave an idea that not everything was right here.

Thanks to the witness's information, the police were able to react quickly on site. A breath alcohol control showed a terrifying value of 1.26 per thousand. This not only means that the driver was unable to keep his vehicle safely, but also committed a crime in accordance with Section 316 of the Criminal Code. According to the legal framework, as explained on lawyers, from 1.1 per thousand, absolute driving is valid - and completely independent of driving behavior. The officers then secured the man's driver's license and vehicle key. Fortunately, no damage to property occurred, but the police continue to investigate due to drunkenness.

alcohol boundaries and legal consequences

The legal consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol are strictly regulated in Germany. From 0.5 per thousand per thousand, this is considered an administrative offense, which is punished with a fine of 500 euros, a month of driving and two points in Flensburg. From 1.1 per thousand, criminal processing occurs, which can not only result in a high fine, but can also lead to further measures such as the withdrawal of the driver's license. In severe cases, as they are also recorded in the ADAC database, even threatening a prison sentence.

The dangers caused by alcohol at the wheel not only affect the driver himself, but also endanger other road users. It is an abstract risk of hazard, which means that an accident does not have to occur so that the authorities can intervene. The legal regulations are therefore clear: driving under alcohol is not a visible thing.

The responsibility of the drivers

It is not surprising that despite these strict regulations, many drivers are regularly at the wheel under the influence of alcohol. It is all the more important to be aware of your own responsibility. In the current situation in Anklam, it is clear how irresponsible such a behavior can be.

The legal consequences are not only a possible fine, but also civil law consequences such as claims for damages by opponents of the accident. Insurance may be able to request recourse or reject benefits if it can be proven that the driver was alcoholic. In the event of an incident of this kind, accused should also obtain the advice of a lawyer in order to avoid serious mistakes in the investigation.

This episode from Anklam is another warning indication that alcoholized driving is not only a legal but also a moral failure. The responsible decision at the wheel can save lives - for themselves and others.