Beer bottle behind the wheel: 28-year-old arrested in Blumenau!

Beer bottle behind the wheel: 28-year-old arrested in Blumenau!

In Munich, current events are a topic of conversation among drivers. Early Sunday morning, around 6:20 a.m., a 28-year-old man was observed in Blumenau driving a vehicle with a beer bottle in his hand. This conspicuous driving style didn't leave the police unmoved for long, and a traffic check followed, which, however, ended right at the start with the driver fleeing. Despite his attempt to evade control, the officers later managed to catch him at the Blumenau shooting club. But the man was already involved in an accident while trying to escape.

After the arrest, a breath alcohol test showed a level of 1.92 per mille. This not only represents a clear violation of the alcohol limit, but also raises the question: How high is the risk that one takes with such behavior? If the blood alcohol level exceeds 0.5, the driver is classified as a disorderly driver, and if the level exceeds 1.1 per mille, the driver is said to be completely unfit to drive, which can result in criminal consequences, including fines and even prison sentences, as [Jusora](https://www.jusora.de/verkehr/ Alcohol-am-steuer/) reports.

There are legal consequences

In this particular case, the 28-year-old faces significant penalties for drunk driving and driving without a license. He didn't have a driver's license, which further complicated the situation. The effects of drinking alcohol while driving are threatening not only for the perpetrator, but also for other road users. The ADAC points out that the legal alcohol limit in Germany is very clearly defined: there is an absolute ban on alcohol for novice drivers and those under 21, while levels of 0.3 per mille or more are considered relative inability to drive.

What happens next for the arrested man? After a blood test he was initially released, but the responsible public prosecutor's office will undoubtedly remain active. This could end up resulting in a hefty fine or possibly even a prison sentence. And the possibility of his vehicle being confiscated also looms over him.

A chilling example for drivers

The man's situation is a cautionary tale for all drivers out there. It is important to use alcohol responsibly and to take the dangers associated with driving under the influence of alcohol seriously. From just 0.5 per mille, you will not only be fined 500 euros, but also two points in Flensburg and a driving ban. If the alcohol content increases even further, the consequences can be drastic, with the obligation to take part in a medical-psychological examination starting at 1.6 per mille, as shown ADAC in its guidelines.

With this in mind, all drivers should carefully consider whether it is really necessary to take the wheel after a glass. Your own life and the lives of other road users often depend on just one decision.