Overview

• Police in Heilbad Heiligenstadt stopped a 37-year-old driver on Wednesday afternoon for erratic driving behavior.
• A breath test revealed a blood alcohol content of over 3.6 ‰, more than seven times Germany's legal limit of 0.5 ‰ for most drivers.
• The driver attempted to flee from law enforcement before being detained, with her license and car keys confiscated on the spot.
• Authorities described the vehicle’s interior as resembling a mobile bar, raising further concerns about on-the-go alcohol consumption.
• A criminal investigation for drunk driving has been initiated, reflecting increased scrutiny of severe DUI cases across Germany.