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Drunk driver with 3.7 per mille stopped in Kassel!
A drunk driving ban in Kassel: A 37-year-old with a blood alcohol level of 3.7 was followed and stopped by a witness.
Drunk driver with 3.7 per mille stopped in Kassel!
A strange incident occurred on Sunday evening in Kassel when a 37-year-old man with a breath alcohol level of an unbelievable 3.7 per mille drove through the city and the neighboring town of Vellmar. Loud FFH An alert witness noticed the driver at a gas station in Kassel's Nordstadt. The driver, who was swaying heavily, had difficulty staying on his feet while refueling. Thrilled that he could offer help, the witness immediately alerted the police and followed the dangerous driver in his own car. But his vision was lost faster than he would have liked when the drunken driver disappeared on Bunsenstrasse.
Fortunately, a police patrol was finally able to stop the reckless driver in Vellmar. The breath alcohol test that was carried out on him was revealing and showed the already mentioned 3.7 per mille. The man then had to hand over his driver's license and was taken to the office. The incident shows how important it is to be vigilant and, if necessary, to intervene if you witness such a danger.
Drunk driving – another growing problem
Repeated drifting into drunkenness while driving is no longer uncommon in Germany. As current figures show, the number of traffic accidents caused by alcohol has increased noticeably in recent years. According to the Goslar Institute A total of 38,771 accidents under the influence of alcohol were registered in Germany in 2022. This corresponds to an increase of 19% compared to the previous year. What is particularly alarming is that the number of road deaths rose to 2,782 in the same year, an increase of 9%.
Under the pressure of drink driving laws, it remains important to observe blood alcohol limits. In Germany the legal limit is 0.5 per mille, but there is an absolute ban on alcohol for novice drivers and people under 21 years of age. Violations can result in high fines and other legal consequences. The driver's license can quickly be lost, especially with values above 1.1 per mille, whereupon the driver is considered completely unfit to drive.
The social impact of drunk driving
In a broader European perspective, one in four road deaths is caused by alcohol. The EU project BASELINE has put its finger in the wound here and is determining key indicators on the subject of drunk driving in 14 countries, including Germany. The Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) commissioned the studies to better understand the prevalence and perception of drunk driving.
Fortunately, there is also positive news: a survey showed that 86.5% of car drivers did not consume alcohol before driving. Nevertheless, the fact that a significant proportion of vehicle drivers still act in a risky manner cannot be ignored. Continued strong public awareness and consistent controls are essential to reduce the number of alcohol-related accidents and thus save lives.
This incident in Kassel shows once again how important it is to take responsibility and recognize and report possible dangers caused by drunk driving. It is up to all of us to ensure that such risky driving maneuvers do not become a habit!