Week-long intensified scrutiny of road safety measures
In a significant crackdown on road traffic violations, the police in Magdeburg/PI conducted a nationwide control week focused on drug detection, held in June this year. The three-day operation, involving coordinated stationary and mobile checks, saw the inspection of a total of 1,730 vehicles across three locations, including the A14 and A2 highways.
The operation resulted in numerous administrative offense reports. A total of 122 reports were issued for suspected driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, with 14 instances of driving under the influence specifically. Notably, a driver under the influence of cocaine managed to break through a control point, only to be found with an outstanding arrest warrant and no valid driver's license.
In addition, 9 reports were issued for suspected driving under the influence of alcohol. One beginner driver was found with a lit joint at a control point, and a 13-year-old driver of an electric scooter was found to be under the influence of cannabis.
Other violations uncovered during the operation included driving without a license (30 times), violations of the compulsory insurance law (9 times), violations of the narcotics law (3 times), forgery (2 times), particularly serious theft (1 time), violation of the residence law (1 time), violations of the weapons law (6 times), violation of the pharmaceuticals law (1 time), unauthorized use of a vehicle (1 time), resistance against law enforcement officers (1 time), insult (1 time), and violations of the customs law.
One particularly alarming incident involved a Polish woman under the influence of intoxicating substances, who was found to have various vehicle key duplicates and break-in tools in her vehicle.
Logistical support for the operation was provided on-site by the highway maintenance department and the Technical Relief Agency. Police forces from various German states, as well as the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic, participated in the controls.
A total of 140 blood samples were taken, and 3 identification measures were conducted. One driver attempted to circumvent the urine drug test by using toilet water.
An 85-year-old driver was found to have a knuckleduster in his possession, leading to a violation of the weapons law. A Hungarian driver transported four adults and five children without any seat restraints, highlighting the importance of road safety.
Customs officers also participated in the control action with their own measures. The operation serves as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance in ensuring the safety and legality of road traffic in Magdeburg/PI.
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