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Saxony-Anhalt Weekend Traffic Checks Uncover Severe Drunken and Drug-Impaired Driving

Cases move forward under Germany's strict impairment limits, with evidence secured through blood testing.

Overview

  • Police reported a 66-year-old in Magdeburg with a breath alcohol reading of 3.07‰ after citizens flagged his impaired behavior.
  • A 24-year-old without a license recorded 2.62‰ following a Saturday crash in the Harz district, prompting a blood draw and criminal proceedings.
  • Autobahn spot checks on the A2, A14, and A36 found a 50-year-old driving with 2.44‰, triggering a criminal case.
  • Six drivers aged 20 to 36 tested positive in roadside screenings for amphetamines or methamphetamine, cannabis, or cocaine, and two lacked valid licenses.
  • Police initiated investigations and obtained blood samples where indicated, with actions guided by the 0.5‰ administrative limit, 1.1‰ absolute impairment threshold, and zero-tolerance rules for drugs.