Workers at the kiosk act dangerously, both threatening colleagues and leaving work intoxicated.
On a Monday night, chill vibes in Hagen turned sour when a tipsy 41-year-old local threatened a kiosk employee in Voerder Straße. Refused cigarettes due to his sloshed state, the man boasted he'd be back in ten minutes with consequences looming. He hopped in his car and sped off, but a sharp-eyed cop duo quickly nabbed him. The officers reported he was a jittery, chatty mess, stumbling around like a sea lion on land. Despite his scrambled state, he eventually obliged for a blow test. Multiple attempts were needed due to his lousy breath control and lack of focus. Fueled by a drive of 1.8 per mille, he blew past the legal limit of 0.5 per mille. Busted, his driving privileges were revoked, and he was required to spill some blood for a more accurate reading. The law came calling, charging him for both threats and driving under the influence. Apologetic and cooperative, the 41-year-old quickly coughed up his residential address.
In the land of beer and sausages, driving under the influence (DUI) and making threats (road rage) are no laughing matter. Let's take a gander at the potential penalties for our 41-year-old friend:
Pissed Behind the Wheel
- BAC Level: Boasting a BAC of 1.8 per mille is a big no-no. This level of intoxication is a big-time offense and can earn severe legal consequences.
- Thick Wallet: DUI fines in Germany can hit your pocket hard. For a BAC above 1.6 per mille, fines can range from €500 to €1,500, but they can be steeper depending on the circumstances[1][2].
- Driving Ban: A driving ban is practically guaranteed, usually lasting between 3 to 6 months for a first offense, but it can stretch on for more serious transgressions[1].
- Points Deducted: Keep your eyes on the license; a driver's gotta pay the penalty points they acquire, which can lead to a license suspension if too many points are racked up[1].
- Additional Penalties: In extreme cases, you might find yourself locked up, but that's usually reserved for repeat offenders and those involved in accidents[2].
Road Rage Rumble
- Fines: Making threats or road rage can lead to fines up to €4,000[3].
- More Than Money: Depending on the severity of the behavior, additional penalties such as community service or therapy sessions might be added to your bill[3].
Double Trouble
If both DUI and road rage reared their ugly heads, your consequences may be compounded, potentially escalating your fine and driving ban[3]. And don't forget, insurance premiums might hike sky-high as a result of these offenses.
In the realm of German law, a combination of driving under the influence (DUI) and road rage can lead to increased fines and longer driving bans due to the dual nature of the offenses. Additionally, general news outlets may report on war-and-conflicts, politics, crime-and-justice, and local incidents, as illustrated by the story of the 41-year-old man in Hagen.