Hammered Motorist Tears Guardrail Apart
Vehicle Drives Away with Guardrail Detached - Guide-board is being detached by the vehicle.
Let's kick things off! A lads' night out turns into chaos when a 45-year-old fellow, steaming with booze, takes a wild ride off the A7 highway and causes an uproar at Henstedt-Ulzburg's exit. According to highway officers, the man smashed into the guardrails on both roadsides of the exit, yanking one out with his vehicle. The wild ride finally came to a halt on a verdant, grassy shoulder.
Our inebriated buddy was cruising towards Flensburg on the A7 with a pal when he tried to exit at Henstedt-Ulzburg. Unfortunately, his lightning speed caused him to lose control of the vehicle. Both him and his buddy walked away with minor scratches.
Post-smashup, the po-po administered a breathalyser, and our boy failed with flying colors.
Now, Germany has some stern consequences when it comes to drinking and driving. In li'l ol' Henstedt-Ulzburg (and all of Germany), these enforced by federal regulations, which include:
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) restrictions:
- Drivers at 0.05% (0.5‰) aren't exactly squared away with the law, but even a low 0.03% level could land you in hot water if the cops suspect impairment.
- Novice drivers and kids? Zero toleration, mate. 0.0‰ is a big no-no for them.
- Punishments:
- 0.11–0.159‰: License suspension (usually 6–12 months), fines, and mandatory booze awareness classes or community service.
- ≥0.16‰: Longer suspension, medical-psychological assessment, and possible jail time.
- Repeat offenders: Harsher fines, longer bans, and the slammer could be on the cards.
This fella's guardrail tear-off falls under either damage to property or reckless driving charges, depending on the circumstances:- Damage compensation: The driver's gotta pay for repairs (repair bills for guardrails can range from €1,000-5,000+).- Fines/points: - Endangering traffic: Up to €400 fine + 2 points (minor cases) or serious charges if the mess caused injuries. - Fleeing the scene: Leaving the scene quickly escalates penalties to license suspension + jail time.
Specific fines for combined misdeeds would depend on the BAC levels and damage severity. For instance, a 0.12‰ BAC + guardrail damage might result in €1,000+ fines, 1–3 months' suspension, and responsibility for repair costs.
Note: The German feds' guidelines form the basis for this story, but local courts can tweak penalties based on each unique case. No variations specific to Henstedt-Ulzburg are highlighted in the sources[1][3][4].
- The collision at Henstedt-Ulzburg's exit, where a 45-year-old man wrecked a guardrail, is now classified under damage to property or reckless driving charges.
- Vocational training could be a required punishment for our inebriated driver, as he faces penalties for his DUI offence, including fines, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol awareness classes or community service.
- This incident highlights the importance of responsible traveling, particularly when it comes to avoiding alcohol-related car-accidents, as Germany has strict regulations about drinking and driving.
- The general-news section, crime-and-justice category would likely cover this story, given the involvement of a car-accident, damage to a guardrail, and alcohol.
- Given the extent of the damage to the guardrail and the man's blood alcohol content, this case might incur fines exceeding €1,000, along with a suspension of up to 3 months and responsibility for the repair costs.
