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Drunk BMW driver stopped on the highway at 20 km/h!
A Luxembourg man driving drunk was stopped on the A620 near Saarlouis on June 14, 2025 after he drove unsafely in snaking lines.
Drunk BMW driver stopped on the highway at 20 km/h!
In the early hours of June 14, 2025, a driver was observed on the A620 motorway near Völklingen, traveling in serpentine lines and at only 20 km/h. According to reports, the white BMW with Luxembourg license plates fell Völklingen police station between the Völklingen-Wehrden and Wadgassen junctions. Despite police instructions to exit the motorway at the Wadgassen junction, the driver ignored the instructions.
The vehicle was finally stopped about 500 meters after the Ensdorf junction. The driver, a 35-year-old man from Luxembourg, showed clear signs of alcohol abuse. An alcohol test showed a level of over 1.1 per mille, which according to the regulations of the ADAC means absolute inability to drive.
Legal consequences
The blood alcohol limit for drivers in Germany stipulates that relative unfitness to drive is assumed from just 0.3 per mille. Drivers with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 per mille or more are deemed to be completely unfit to drive and are committing a criminal offense, regardless of whether there are any symptoms of failure. This can have serious consequences, such as a fine, points in Flensburg and the revocation of your driving license.
For the driver in question, this means that in addition to securing his driving license, a blood sample was also taken. An additional driver household to estimate behavior is also considered necessary if a level of 1.6 per mille is reached, which would require a medical-psychological examination.
Dangers in road traffic
The dangers caused by drunk driving should not be underestimated. Road users who are under the influence of alcohol endanger not only their own lives, but also those of other road users. The possible financial consequences in the event of accidents are particularly alarming: although motor vehicle liability insurance pays for third parties, depending on the severity of the incident, it can claim back up to 5,000 euros. Even fully comprehensive insurance may only pay partially or not at all, depending on how drunk you are.
Drivers who repeatedly violate the alcohol limit or cause serious accidents may face a prison sentence. In addition to these serious legal framework conditions, if a violation occurs, novice drivers must take part in an advanced seminar, which extends their probationary period to four years.
In conclusion, it can be said that compliance with the alcohol limit is not only vital, but also absolutely necessary from a legal point of view. The incidents shown illustrate how quickly you can find yourself in a dangerous situation.