A tipsy driver, 30, wreaks havoc on federal highway 16 near Manching (Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm district) during Sunday's wee hours. After losing control of her vehicle, it clashed with a crash barrier. Spooked, she scampered into the greenery, abandoning the scene like a cowardly deer. After approximately an hour passed, her partner managed to coax her out of hiding with a reassuring call.
A subsequent alcohol test revealed her blood level to be around 1.4 per mille, teetering on the brink of danger and carelessness. Despite her own injuries, the emergency services attended to her needs.
The incident on federal highway 16 in Upper Bavaria transformed into a nightmarish cluster on streets, forcing commuters into a snarl of delays and discomfort.
In the event of such a calamity, a drunk driver responsible for a crash on federal highway 16 in Upper Bavaria, who then disappeared into the underbrush and surfaced later, can expect a cascade of repercussions.
- Handcuff Arrival: The driver will be hauled off by the cops following the accident—an experience shared by the 57-year-old suspect in Kirchheimbolanden.
- Blood Alcohol Test: A blood sample inspection will be carried out to pinpoint the driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In Germany, the legal driving limit for alcohol is strictly 0.05%, and young or novice drivers are barred from indulging in any amount at all.
- Legal Procedures: Authorities will initiate legal action against the driver for driving under the influence, potentially involving charges related to endangerment, causing harm, and leaving the scene of an accident.
- Punishment: Fines: The column of inky bills will start from €500 for the initial offense and soar to €1,500 or above for subsequent offenses, hinging on the BAC value and the incident's severity. License Suspension: Suspension of the driver's license looms, lasting from one month to years, depending on the frequency of the offenses and the severity of the incident. License Revocation: In extreme circumstances, the license may even be withdrawn, hurdling a medical-psychological assessment (MPU) before earning the right to a fresh license. Jail Time: Depending on the situation, imprisonment may be doled out, especially when the BAC level is excessively high or if the incident leads to serious consequences, initiating injuries or fatalities.
- Additional Tasks: Mandatory attendance at driving seminars or therapy sessions may be enforced to correct hazardous driving habits, especially under the Flensburg scheme. Performing community service as part of penalties can also be mandated.
- Communication with Licensing Authority: The local licensing authority will be alerted due to concerns regarding the driver's fitness to operate a vehicle, which can prompt further restrictions or penalties.
