Truck Driver with 3.25 Blood Alcohol Level Stopped - German driver caught with 3.25 per mille blood alcohol level

A driver in Biederitz was stopped by police after witnesses reported erratic swerving on the road. Tests revealed a blood alcohol level of 3.25 per mille—far above the legal limit. Authorities confiscated his licence and car keys on the spot.

The incident began when officers noticed the vehicle weaving dangerously through traffic. After pulling the man over, they discovered multiple bottles of spirits inside the car. A breath test confirmed his blood alcohol concentration at 3.25 per mille, a level classified as severe acute poisoning.

In Germany, driving with a blood alcohol level above 0.5 per mille is illegal. Exceeding 1.1 per mille qualifies as a criminal offence due to 'absolute impairment'. Levels above 3.0 per mille can lead to respiratory failure and, in extreme cases, death. No injuries resulted from the driver's behaviour. However, he now faces charges for drunk driving. Police statistics show that between 15,000 and 20,000 similar cases—where drivers recorded levels of 1.1 per mille or higher—are documented annually. For example, 17,284 such incidents were reported in 2022 alone.

The driver's licence and keys were seized as part of the investigation. His case will proceed under criminal charges for operating a vehicle while severely intoxicated. Official records highlight the persistent issue of extreme drunk driving in Germany.