Intoxicated 22-year-old motorist prohibited from operating vehicle. Sobering incident occurs in Ascheberg.
In a recent incident, a 22-year-old driver from Selm found himself in hot water after being stopped during a traffic control in Ascheberg on August 9, 2022, at 1:20 AM on Lüdinghausen Street.
The driver was found to be under the influence of both alcohol and cannabis. According to the police, the breath alcohol test result was 0.2 per mille, which is well above the legal limit for experienced drivers in Germany. For novice drivers, however, there is zero tolerance for any amount of alcohol during the probationary period.
The driver, being a novice, is subject to particularly strict regulations. During their probationary period, also known as "Probezeit," novice drivers in Germany face zero tolerance for any measurable alcohol or drug presence while driving. Violations lead to severe penalties, including fines, penalty points, probation extension, or immediate driving bans.
In this case, the driver was prohibited from further driving at the police station and was taken for a medical examination. A blood sample was taken to confirm the presence of alcohol and cannabis in the driver's system. The drug test conducted on the driver showed a positive result for cannabis.
The legal blood alcohol limit for experienced drivers in Germany is 0.05%, and exceeding this leads to fines, points, and driving bans. For novice drivers, there is no tolerance for any amount of alcohol during the probationary period. Similarly, the legal THC blood limit for drivers is 1.0 ng/ml of active THC. Exceeding this limit can result in administrative or criminal charges.
This incident serves as a reminder of the strict regulations surrounding driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Germany. For novice drivers, the consequences of violating these regulations can be particularly severe, with zero tolerance for any measurable alcohol or drug presence while driving.
[1] German Road Safety Council [2] German Traffic Law [3] German Federal Police [4] German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure
