Licence Swap: Alcohol Instead of Driving Permit
In an incident that took place on August 29, 2025, a traffic stop was conducted on a Mercedes with Polish license plates in Gera, Germany. The incident involved two Polish nationals, one of whom was arrested for suspected driving without a license and having a high blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.56%, while the other was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.
The 19-year-old driver, whose name remains undisclosed, was found to be driving without a valid driver's license. After a court-admissible breathalyzer test was conducted at the station, the driver was prohibited from continuing to drive. The high BAC level was confirmed twice, as mentioned in the police report.
The 23-year-old passenger, also unnamed, was unaware that the possession of small amounts of cannabis has been legalized in Germany since April 2024. A small amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle, attributed to the passenger.
Both individuals were released from the scene after the incident. However, the 19-year-old driver, who was arrested on August 29, 2025, at 22:40 in De-Smit Street, remains under investigation.
For further inquiries, the Thuringian Police Gera Police Department can be contacted. Their official website is available at http://www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei/index.aspx. Contact details for the Gera Police Department Press Office are also provided: Phone: 0365 829 1503, Email: [email protected].
This news was transmitted via news aktuell. It serves as a reminder for road users to always drive responsibly and to be aware of the laws regarding alcohol consumption and drug possession in their respective countries.
