Drunk cyclists in Weiden: chaos with police and drugs!

Drunk cyclists in Weiden: chaos with police and drugs!

In Weiden, an incident occurred on Saturday evening, which not only caused confusion, but could also result in serious legal consequences. A 19-year-old cyclist was on Sebastianstrasse when he collided with a parked car. According to Oberpfalzecho , the young man was drunk and was also under the influence of drugs when the police checked him.

alarmed by witnesses, the police became aware of the cyclist, who obviously showed a dangerous maneuver. During the check, it turned out that the 19-year-old was not only alcoholized, but also consumed marijuana. It is currently still unclear whether damage was incurred on the parked vehicle, which is why the investigation continues.

legal consequences in road traffic

The legal effects are serious for the young man. Because of the drunkenness in traffic (§ 316 StGB), consequences can be expected from 0.3 per thousand. For cyclists, the border is even 1.6 per thousand, and yet, as from the information from

A considerable aspect in this case is that the cyclist was also in possession of an unauthorized butter flyer and hashish. This could also increase the punishments considerably. The police had a blood sample carried out in order to underpin the evidence and an investigation was initiated against the 19-year-old.

In Bavaria there are strict regulations regarding drunkenness in traffic. The alcohol boundaries for drivers are clearly defined and any crossing can lead to fines, points in Flensburg and even withdrawal of the driving license. This is also no different for cyclists, even if the regulations sometimes appear less strict, as the ADAC . A clear alcohol limit of 1.6 applies to cyclists, but the mixed consumption of alcohol and drugs can quickly lead to serious consequences.

The incident in Weiden once again shows how important it is to behave responsibly in traffic. In particular, the combination of drugs and alcohol harbors high risks, not only for the road user himself, but also for other road users. The authorities have already started the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident and take suitable measures.