Drunk driving: Dangerous incidents again in Erlangen!

Drunk driving: Dangerous incidents again in Erlangen!

There has been a lot going on in Erlangen-Tennenlohe and the surrounding area in the last few days. A threatening incident occurred early in the morning at 1:00 a.m. on October 25th when a 44-year-old German attacked a bus driver with a glass bottle. The suspect had a high blood alcohol level of 1.4 per mille, which didn't exactly defuse the situation. How Wiesentbote reported that the man at the Vogelherd final stop did not want to leave the bus and thus became an uninvited troublemaker. The police were informed, arrived on site and had a blood sample taken. The result: the man faces a proper trial.

What drives people to be so abusive on public transport? Probably a mix of frustration and alcohol, which is known to influence judgment and behavior. However, few people know that the alcohol limit in Germany is 0.5; which means that from just 0.3 per mille there can be consequences if driving errors occur. This is also how the legislation sees it Catalog of fines explains - dealing with alcohol is not just a question of behavior, but also of the legal framework.

Theft and traffic insecurity

But it wasn't just the incident in Tennenlohe that kept the police on tenterhooks. In Baiersdorf, a caravan was stolen in front of a supermarket in the early morning hours of October 26th. Unknown people hitched the caravan to a white pickup truck and simply transported it away from the parking lot. Witnesses who saw something are asked to report to the Erlangen-Land police station.

Another incident occurred on the same day in Heroldsberg. At 12:35 p.m., a 20-year-old driver from Eckental left the road while turning and drove over a traffic island and a traffic sign. Such driving behavior is not only dangerous, but also a sign of possible drug influence, which was confirmed in this case: a test showed positive values. The police ordered a blood sample and the young driver is now facing criminal proceedings. After the incident at the Medbach roundabout, where a 25-year-old drove off the road due to excessive speed, this incident must now also be examined by the authorities.

Alcohol and its effects

Alcohol, also known as ethanol, can affect people in a variety of ways. According to information from Wikipedia This substance acts as a depressant and can cause both euphoric and sedative effects. However, excessive consumption not only has short-term disadvantages, but also long-term health risks, such as liver disease or heart problems.

The damage that alcohol consumption can cause on the roads is alarming. Statistics show that young drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 represent the largest risk group for alcohol-related traffic accidents. It is obvious that preventive measures and a legal framework for drunk driving are necessary. A violation can be dangerous not only for the driver himself, but also for other road users.

Overall, it can be seen that dealing with alcohol and drugs on the road remains an important issue. Whether in Tennenlohe or elsewhere, no savings should be made when it comes to traffic safety. It remains to be hoped that incidents such as those described here will encourage a rethinking of the use of alcoholic beverages and raise awareness of the dangers.