Forbidden car races and drugs: Police rigorously act against speeders!

Forbidden car races and drugs: Police rigorously act against speeders!

The Saturday evening in Fellbach had more exciting moments than some would have expected. In the night from Saturday to Sunday, the Fellbach police station carried out extensive traffic controls of tuned vehicles. A total of 12 vehicles were checked, of which the operating license had gone out at 7. The onward journey was prohibited in 5 cases. The reasons for this are often in connection with illegal conversion measures that not only violate the requirements, but also represent a significant danger in road traffic.

On the said night, a civilian police patrol noticed a forbidden car race on the B14. Around 00:10 a.m., a Mercedes and another unknown vehicle overtook the police patrol at excessive speed. While the 28-year-old driver of the Mercedes could be stopped and controlled on the Kappelberg tunnel, the driver of the other car managed to flee. In this context, the police ask for evidence of witnesses on 0711 57720, because such races are not only dangerous, they are also punishable.

illegal street races and their consequences

illegal street races are not a cavalier offense. They fall under Section 315d of the Criminal Code. Participation in such races can be punished with terms of money and prison, which, depending on the severity of the deed, can amount to up to ten years, especially if there are personal injury. Participants are not only faced with the danger of being seriously injured or endangering others, but also having to expect their driving license and confiscation of their vehicles.

These risky journeys are not only problematic in the eyes of the legal situation, but can also result in devastating consequences. As explained on Blitzt.de, participation in illegal races often leads to serious accidents in which people are harmful or even lose their lives. The legal provisions are clear: regardless of whether you sit behind the wheel or is only a passenger, participation is punishable.

crime in road traffic

Not only the car racing make headlines. On Sunday evening in Winnenden, the police wanted to undergo a 23-year-old e-scooter driver. This fled and was picked up after 100 meters. When he was arrested, he showed himself aggressively and attacked the police, which ultimately led to his arrest and removal of a blood sample. Here, too, there is suspicion of anesthetic influence, which could lead to further criminal charges.

In order to minimize such incidents in the future, the authorities are increasingly relying on prevention measures. These not only include police presence and controls, but also reconnaissance campaigns to inform the public about the dangers of illegal car racing and risky driving. It remains to be hoped that these measures will ponder and raise awareness of security on our streets.