Influence of drugs at the wheel: Accidents and punishments in Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Influence of drugs at the wheel: Accidents and punishments in Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Ludwigsau, Deutschland - The road traffic safety situation in Hesse remains tense, as the latest incidents in the region prove. On June 12th there were several traffic accidents in which the suspicion of influencing drugs played a central role.
In a particularly striking case, a 28-year-old from Homberg/Efze collided with his Ford with the Mercedes of a 58-year-old from Riedstadt. This incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. in Ludwigsau and luckily everyone involved was not injured. However, a significant influence by narcotics was found by the young driver. A rapid drug test confirmed the suspicion of THC, which led to the prohibition of continuing and taking a blood sample. Criminal proceedings for danger of road traffic have been initiated, as https://www.news.de/lokales/85869700/polize-news-aktuell-aus-lk-ersfeld-am-14-2025-verstoss- against-das-betae-heut/1/)
The influence of drugs on driving ability is a serious topic. According to the ADAC, drug use and driving not only endanger the driver's safety, but also that of other road users. If drugs are detected in the blood, sensitive punishments can be imposed, which are sufficient for fines of up to five years, as is stated in the Narcotics Act. THC in particular has a significant impact on concentration and reaction capacity, but is often underestimated. From August 22, 2024, a limit of 3.5 ng/ml in the blood serum applies, while the driving novels and people under the age of 21 can be confronted with an absolute ban on 1 ng/ml, as [adac.de narcotics in road traffic
On the same day, just an hour after the first incident, another accident occurred: an 87-year-old from Rotenburg/f. Touched a Peugeot when turning with his VW. Here, too, there was no injuries for property damage, the damage amounted to around 16,000 euros.
Another thoughtful event occurred in Bad Hersfeld when a 30-year-old was heavily alcoholic with his e-scooter in snake lines on the sidewalk. A blood sample was also taken here and he was allowed to walk home while criminal proceedings were initiated in road traffic for drunkenness.
a trace of destruction
The growing problems in road traffic not only affect direct security. Another incident that worries the police officer in Rotenburg was an accident escape of an unknown vehicle that grazed a Dacia Duster in a parking space and then removed from the crime scene. The damage is estimated at around 1,000 euros, and the police are urgently looking for witnesses.
In addition, a 37-year-old car driver was arrested on a traffic control in Rotenburg on June 13th. He also found signs of drug use, which led to the arrangement of a blood sample and the initiation of criminal proceedings. Such incidents illustrate the need for increased controls and intensive educational work on the dangers of drug use in road traffic. The police emphasize that if the road is easily participated under the influence of drugs without failure, a fine of up to 1,500 euros and a driving ban threatens from one to three months, as [https://www.polizei-beratung.de/themen-und-tipps/drogen-im-stressververkehr/) explains.The topic is complex and requires both legal and social measures to noticeably increase traffic safety and minimize dangers for all road users.
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