Alcohol and drugs: chaos on the streets around Pirna!

Alcohol and drugs: chaos on the streets around Pirna!

Lohmen, Deutschland - When you cycle or drive through the streets, it cannot sometimes be avoided that you stumble across the news of the past few days. In Lohmen, a 72-year-old cyclist caused a sensation when he was stopped by the police with a blood alcohol value of 1.8 per thousand. He fell lightly and dismissed help, but the investigation against him due to drunk driving and insulting take its course. Unfortunately, these incidents are not uncommon. Sächsische.de reports that many traffic offenses are connected to alcohol and drugs.

Another worrying incident in Wilsdruff: A 19-year-old driver was stopped by amphetamines under the influence of drugs. Such attacks throw a light on how important it is to increase traffic safety and consistently act against such violations. Verkehrswacht Bavaria found that traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol and drugs are one of the main causes for serious accidents.

alcohol consumption and traffic safety

The statistics are alarming: Bayern recorded 4,463 accidents in 2020 that were due to alcohol. Much of these accidents often happen to young drivers.

In a time when distraction increases by smartphones and other devices, the influence of substances is often underestimated. The traffic guard regularly carries out events to raise awareness of younger road users and to clarify the dangers. Especially training courses in secondary schools aim to draw attention to the dangers.

But not only in road traffic it goes haywire. Not far from Pirna, a 37-year-old Bulgarian was arrested at the Breitenau border crossing. He had several arrest warrants for falsification of documents and administration, who brought him to the JVA Dresden. Such attacks contribute to a restless feeling of security in the region.

further incidents and security situation

There was also a risky incident in Freital. An 18-year-old was injured in Freital-Wurgwitz by an accidental shot from a compressed air weapon. The owner of this weapon now has to answer for negligent bodily harm.

A serious accident in which an 81-year-old motorcyclist was slightly injured, also occurred in the region. The diesel lane, which causes the accident, once again recalls the discussion about traffic safety.

Burglaries and thefts also make life difficult for citizens: in Pirna, garden furniture worth 1,100 euros and aluminum pipes worth around 1,400 euros were stolen in Dohna. Here are the logic and ruthlessness of the perpetrators who slam frequently.

Overall, it can be seen that despite the efforts of the police and traffic watchdown to ensure order and security in our streets, various crimes and traffic accidents are the order of the day. The police pointed out that such incidents also significantly influence the general security situation.