Caught Red-Handed: Two Individuals Busted for Drunk Driving in Anhalt-Bitterfeld
Police take action as bike rider exceeds 2% alcohol level - Bike rally with about two thousand participants interrupted by law enforcement.
Wanna know what happened in Anhalt-Bitterfeld over the weekend? Police caught two unlucky road users red-handed for driving under the influence!
Let's talk about the first one, a 34-year-old lady in Köthen. The cops pulled her over late Friday evening, and she admitted to having a single glass of bubbly before hitting the road. But a breathalyzer test displayed 1.2 promille! Yikes, that's way over the limit. So, they confiscated her driver's license, ordered a blood test, and launched an investigation.
Now, let's shift our focus to a 40-year-old cyclist in Aken. The police nabbed him early on Saturday due to his erratic riding. Guess what? His breathalyzer test showed an astonishing 2.05 promille! That's even higher than our lady drivers. You can imagine what happened next – a blood test, bust, and a probable court date.
FYI, know the consequences of such actions in Germany? Here's the scoop for BAC levels of 1.2 promille and 2.05 promille:
- BAC of 1.2 Promille:
- Criminal Offense: This exceeds the 1.1 promille limit, making it a criminal offense.
- Penalties:
- Fine: Expect a fine of at least 30 daily rates, which could be around your monthly salary.
- License Suspension: Your driver's license will be suspended for at least six months.
- Points: 3 points will be added to your driving record.
- Risk of Imprisonment: There's a chance of imprisonment depending on the circumstances.
- BAC of 2.05 Promille:
- Severe Criminal Offense: Way above the limit, indicating severe impairment and harsher penalties.
- Penalties:
- Fine: The fine will likely be higher than for a 1.2 promille BAC.
- License Suspension: The suspension period could be longer than six months.
- Risk of Imprisonment: The risk of imprisonment is increased due to the high BAC level.
- Lifetime Ban: In extreme cases, a lifetime driving ban could be imposed if there are previous offenses or severe consequences.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive aimed at protecting workers from the risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation, as they undergo a blood test, similar to the cyclist in Aken who was caught riding erratically and found to have a BAC of 2.05 promille, indicating severe impairment. If found guilty, both individuals may face fines, license suspensions, points added to their driving records, and even imprisonment, similar to the penalties for someone with a BAC of 1.2 promille in Germany.
