German Police Intensify Crackdown on Drunk Driving Following Recent Incidents

A series of alcohol-related traffic violations, including a mother driving with over two per mille while her children were in the car, highlights ongoing public safety concerns and law enforcement actions.

• A 36-year-old woman in Fahrland was caught driving with over two per mille blood alcohol level while her three- and five-year-old children were in the car; her license was confiscated, and a criminal investigation is underway.
• Police conducted extensive alcohol checks near the Mandelblütenfest, apprehending several drivers, including a 43-year-old man with 1.41 per mille, whose license was confiscated, and a 37-year-old woman with 0.84 per mille, who faces a 500-euro fine.
• No alcohol-related violations were detected during police checks near the Mandelblütenfest on Sunday, suggesting some success in deterrence efforts.
• A 47-year-old woman from Bockenheim is facing criminal charges after being stopped for erratic driving with a blood alcohol level of 1.15 per mille.
• Law enforcement continues to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving, with targeted actions and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing alcohol-related traffic incidents.

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