Intoxicated Motorists Behind the Wheel
In a series of incidents over the past few days, the police in the Rhein-Erft Circle have taken action against drunk drivers in the region.
On Monday afternoon, a 71-year-old driver of a Nissan in Hürth-Efferen was stopped by police for suspected alcohol intoxication. A blood test was ordered for the driver, taken at a police station, and their driver's license was confiscated. The breathalyzer test showed a reading of just under 1.00 mg/L.
Around the same time, a 35-year-old driver in Bergheim was stopped by police for driving erratically and into oncoming traffic. The breathalyzer test for this driver showed a reading of approximately 2.70 mg/L. It was also discovered that the driver did not have a valid driver's license.
In another incident, a 55-year-old driver in Kerpen-Sindorf was stopped by police around 1:40 AM on Tuesday for driving erratically and on the wrong side of the road. The driver showed signs of impaired balance, delayed pupil reaction, slurred speech, and a strong alcohol odor. A blood test was ordered for the driver, taken by a doctor at a police station, but the driver was unable to perform a breathalyzer test. The traffic commission has initiated investigations into the incident.
In all three cases, police officers prohibited the drivers from continuing their journey and filed a report. The identity of the police officer who arrested the 55-year-old Porsche driver in Kerpen-Sindorf on Tuesday evening has not been publicly disclosed.
Another driver was stopped by police in Kerpen, but no details about the suspected offense or test results were provided.
Press inquiries can be directed to the Rhein-Erft Circle Police Press and Public Relations at the provided contact information. The original content is from the Polizei Rhein-Erft-Kreis, transmitted via news aktuell.
It is important to remember that drinking and driving is a serious offense and can have devastating consequences. Always make sure to plan ahead and designate a sober driver or use public transportation if you are going to consume alcohol.
Stay safe on the roads!
