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Drug alarm on the A15: Police stop over 800 drivers!
On June 17, 2025, numerous vehicles were checked on the A15 near Vetschau. Drug and alcohol testing led to several arrests.
Drug alarm on the A15: Police stop over 800 drivers!
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the police carried out a large-scale control operation on Autobahn 15 near Vetschau in Oberspreewald-Lausitz. The reason was clear: drugs in traffic should be examined. Not only the police from Brandenburg were involved in this action, but also their colleagues from other federal states, the customs office and the federal police. Together they checked over 800 vehicles by midday to ensure our roads remained safe.
As the rbb24 reported, several road users were noticed during these checks. A total of 12 drivers were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which shows that the issue of drug use on the road remains a hot topic. In addition to these violations, four people did not have a valid driver's license and two vehicles were on the wanted list.
Checks also in Herzberg
Just one day earlier, on Monday, the police in Herzberg (Elbe-Elster) were on duty and checked around 300 road users for drug use. Here the results were also alarming: seven people had drugs such as cocaine, cannabis or amphetamine, and three drivers had alcohol in their blood, which led to further legal consequences.
Drug tests and their consequences
When it comes to drug testing in traffic, the regulations are clear. The police can order tests if there is reasonable suspicion. Various test methods are available, such as urine, saliva or blood tests. It is particularly important that only blood tests are accepted as evidence in court. Positive drug tests can lead to significant fines and points in Flensburg. If you think you can get away with a little cannabis in your blood, you're wrong: even evidence of passive smoking can lead to consequences. This applies even more to certain medications, which can also impair the ability to drive, such as bussgeldkatalog.org explained.
The legal framework leaves no room for misunderstanding: Anyone who drives under the influence of illegal drugs is committing an administrative offense that can be punished with fines of up to 1,500 euros and driving bans of up to three months. In the case of driving errors or endangering others, it quickly becomes a criminal offense that can result in higher penalties and even imprisonment Police advice vividly clarified.
In view of the current figures and incidents, it should be noted that drug use while driving not only endangers your own safety, but also that of all road users. There needs to be a strong awareness of this issue so that we can all be safe on the roads.