Moped driver (37) with 1.71 per mille: Arrest in Eberswalde!

Moped driver (37) with 1.71 per mille: Arrest in Eberswalde!

A dangerous scenario took place in Eberswalde on June 11, 2025, when a moped driver (37) put control of his vehicle at risk. The police stopped him during a routine check after he was driving an unregistered moped without a license plate and at a significantly excessive speed. The officers were alarmed because the driver initially ignored their requests to stop before they were finally able to intervene successfully. An alcohol test showed an alarming blood alcohol level of 1.71, while a rapid drug test came back positive. It turned out that the man also did not have a valid driver's license. The Potsdam public prosecutor's office had already announced an arrest, which was now carried out in downtown Eberswalde. Now the judiciary will decide how to proceed, while the police lead the investigation and shed further light on the circumstances of the incident. This action once again highlights the ongoing challenge posed by drunk driving and how important it is to consistently prosecute such crimes.

The problem of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is not an isolated case. The danger to life and limb is often not adequately recognized. In another incident on Tuesday evening, an accident occurred in Klingenberg/OT Colmnitz when a 19-year-old moped driver crashed his illegally modified Simson S51. The young driver had 0.4 per mille alcohol in his blood and could proudly look at an uninsured moped. Here, too, he did not have the appropriate driving license, which is why investigations were initiated against him. He now faces allegations of drunk driving, driving without a license and violating the compulsory insurance law. Unfortunately, such incidents are not a rare phenomenon, as statistics show.

The facts about drunk driving

The numbers speak for themselves: Accidents caused by drunken road users are increasing every year, causing not only property damage but also injuries or even fatalities. For example, according to a comprehensive analysis, in 2021, 14 percent of those involved in drunken accidents were women, while 86 percent were men. What is particularly alarming is that 21 percent of the drunkards were under 25 years old. However, the largest group of drunk drivers are between 25 and 35 years old, who are represented in these statistics at 24 percent. In addition, there is an absolute ban on alcohol for all drivers under the age of 21 in order to protect young people and society.

Recent events and current statistics show that there is still a need for action to increase road safety. Both the police and the judiciary are working to stop such unsafe practices and bring those responsible to justice. Further developments in the cases from Eberswalde and Klingenberg will certainly be followed closely as society becomes aware of the responsibility it has in dealing with alcohol and traffic. These issues are highly relevant and should not be treated lightly.

For more information on the recent events in Eberswalde, please visit the article by Moz.de or take a look at the reporting from Blick.de. You can find the figures for traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol here null-alcohol-full-power.de find.