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Drunk driver rams tractor: 20,000 euros worth of damage in Murrhardt!
Drunk driver causes accident in Murrhardt: 20,000 euros in property damage, driver's license withheld, blood alcohol level just under 1 per mille.
Drunk driver rams tractor: 20,000 euros worth of damage in Murrhardt!
On Monday evening there was a serious traffic accident in Murrhardt, in the Rems-Murr district, in which a 63-year-old driver rammed a tractor while under the influence of alcohol. The driver, who was driving a Mercedes, crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with the hay tedder of the agricultural vehicle. The material damage caused amounts to around 20,000 euros, as reported by the Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
When the accident was recorded, it was discovered that the driver had a blood alcohol level of just under one per mille. As a result, his driver's license was suspended and a criminal prosecution was initiated.
Legal consequences of drunk driving
An accident under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime. The legal consequences are significant, as the catalog of fines emphasizes. Depending on the severity of the incident, the punishment can be determined individually in court. If you have a blood alcohol level of at least 0.3 per mille, as in the current case, you can face a fine or imprisonment of up to five years as well as the revocation of your driving license.
The statistics also show that drinking and driving can have fatal consequences: in 2014, almost one in 13 traffic fatalities was a victim of an alcohol-related accident, according to the German Road Safety Council. In addition, alcohol consumption can massively impair perception, driving behavior and sensitivity to glare. This not only leads to an increased willingness to take risks, but also to incorrect assessments of distances and speeds.
Dangers of alcohol on the road
The laws regarding driving under the influence of alcohol are clearly regulated. From 0.3 per mille, points are awarded in the driving fitness register and the driver's license can be withdrawn. The penalties are as follows:
| Blood alcohol level | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 0.3 per mille | Danger to road traffic |
| 0.5 per mille | 500 euros fine, 2 points, 1 month driving ban |
| 1.0 per mille | 1,000 euros fine, 2 points, 2 months driving ban |
| 1.5 per mille | 1,500 euros fine, 2 points, 3 months driving ban |
| from 1.1 per mille | Charged with dangerous road traffic |
The case of the 63-year-old driver makes it clear how disastrous drunk driving can be. The health, legal and financial consequences make it clear that the responsible use of alcohol on the road is vital. It is precisely this responsibility that needs to be further promoted in society.