Drunk driver caught with blood alcohol level far above Germany's legal limit
On the evening of Saturday, April 25, 2026, a 47-year-old driver of a Volkswagen was stopped for a traffic check near Unterbreizbach.
Officers quickly determined that the man was operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A breathalyzer test confirmed their suspicions, revealing a blood alcohol concentration of 1.27 per mille.
The driver was prohibited from continuing his journey and was transported by patrol car to a hospital in Bad Salzungen for a blood sample.
Under German law, driving with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 per mille or higher constitutes "absolute unfitness to drive" and is a criminal offense under Section 316 of the Criminal Code. The driver was required to surrender his license on the spot.
Bad Salzungen police urge the public: Don't drink and drive!
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