Drunk drivers in Ingolstadt: Police stop two cases!

Drunk drivers in Ingolstadt: Police stop two cases!

On Tuesday evening, June 18, 2025, the police in Ingolstadt stopped two drivers who were apparently behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incidents occurred between 9:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. and highlight the dangers of drug and alcohol consumption on the road.

The first driver, a 48-year-old, was stopped on Geisenfelder Strasse. A routine check immediately revealed noticeable characteristics: He showed typical symptoms of drug influence and appeared nervous. A rapid drug test confirmed the suspicions and was positive. The police instructed him to stop driving immediately and a blood sample was taken at the station. The man is now facing charges under the Road Traffic Act, which can have serious consequences depending on the severity of the offense.

Second driver with high alcohol level

Just 30 minutes later, a 50-year-old driver was stopped on Manchinger Strasse. His conspicuous and unsafe driving style caught the attention of the officers. An alcohol test carried out showed a value of just under 1.4 per mille. This high alcohol concentration also has serious consequences: In addition to the blood sample, criminal proceedings were initiated for drunk driving. According to legal regulations, a value of over 1.1 per mille means that the driver is considered absolutely unfit to drive and faces significantly more severe penalties.

Both incidents clearly show how important it is to avoid drugs and alcohol on the roads. The legal situation is clear: In Germany there is a blood alcohol limit of 0.5 for experienced drivers, and novice drivers under the age of 21 even have a blood alcohol limit of 0. Anyone who ignores these regulations must expect high fines, points in the Flensburg traffic register and even a driving license revocation. Depending on the severity of the offense, the penalties for the first offense can be between 500 and 1,500 euros, although repeat offenders can expect even harsher sanctions.

Risks and Penalties

Driving under the influence of drugs has similarly serious consequences. Drug abuse while driving is not only a misdemeanor, but can also be punished as a criminal offense. As statistics show, the number of traffic accidents caused by drugs and alcohol is continuously increasing. In 2018, there were over 13,000 accidents in Germany that were due to alcohol consumption and more than 2,200 due to the influence of other drugs. This makes it clear that road traffic is at risk for everyone if drivers do not take their responsibilities seriously.

The police therefore regularly carry out alcohol and drug tests in order to remove dangerous drivers from traffic. Anyone who gets behind the wheel while under the influence of such substances is not only putting themselves, but also others, at serious risk. And as the incidents in Ingolstadt make clear, the likelihood of getting caught is anything but low.

So stay responsible and don't get your driver's license if you have consumed anything. Your safety and that of other road users comes first.

For further details on legal consequences in road traffic, read more on Fachanwalt.de and Allrecht.de.