German Driver Stopped with Nearly Four Per Mille Alcohol Level

Police in Ulm, Germany, stopped a 43-year-old man driving in significant zig-zags on a district road, an incident witnessed by several concerned citizens who alerted authorities. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected the strong smell of alcohol.

A breathalyzer test administered by the police revealed a blood alcohol content of nearly four per mille (0.4%). The man was taken to a clinic where he provided a blood sample. He was not permitted to continue driving his car, which he had to leave behind. Compounding the situation, it was discovered that the driver did not possess a valid driver's license.

Authorities stated that the man will face multiple charges related to the incident, which occurred on Thursday. For most individuals, a blood alcohol level of this magnitude is considered life-threatening. According to the Federal Centre for Health Education, levels of 3.0 per mille can lead to circulatory collapse and respiratory paralysis, while levels of 3.5 per mille pose a risk of death from alcohol poisoning. However, individuals who regularly consume large amounts of alcohol may exhibit fewer outward signs of impairment at such high concentrations.