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Drunk speeder flees from the police in Cologne at over 120 km/h!
A drunk driver fled from the police in Cologne at over 120 km/h, violating traffic safety in the process.
Drunk speeder flees from the police in Cologne at over 120 km/h!
On the night of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, a dangerous chase occurred in Cologne, which was triggered by a driver who was heavily intoxicated. The 39-year-old man behind the wheel of an Audi TT ignored police stop signals and accelerated to over 120 km/h while speeding through triple red lights. This risky behavior began near the Zoo Bridge when police tried to stop him for a traffic stop around 1:00 a.m. Despite the clear request to slow down, the driver fled until he finally stopped abruptly on Deutz-Mülheimer Straße and drove onto the sidewalk, whereupon he was arrested by the officers ksta.de reported.
During the subsequent check it turned out that the driver had a breath alcohol level of around 1.5 per mille. This not only poses a significant risk to other road users, but also exceeds the limit of absolute inability to drive, which is defined at 1.1 per mille. With such high values, the driver faces criminal consequences, including drunk driving, driving without a license and driving a prohibited motor vehicle, according to the police.
Legal consequences and alcohol limits
Drunk driving is a serious issue in Germany, and the legal consequences are correspondingly harsh. The following blood alcohol limit applies to drivers: If the alcohol level is 0.5 per mille or more, there are traffic violations that are punished with fines and points in the driving fitness register. Values of 1.1 per mille or more are considered to be completely unfit to drive, which has criminal consequences such as driving license revocation and possible suspension periods. In this case, the man's driver's license will be confiscated due to the Ukrainian driving license presented, which was invalid due to his permanent residence in Germany, reports adac.de.
These strict regulations are aimed at ensuring safety on the roads. A drunk driver not only poses a danger to themselves, but also to other road users. Therefore, the measures taken against such violations are clearly defined. If the alcohol level is at least 1.6 per mille, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is also required before a new driver's license can be applied for, as [kanzlei-heskamp.de](https://www.kanzlei-heskamp.de/ Alcohol-und-drogen/generales-zu-ethanol-und-drogen/ethanol-am-steuer-promille Limits/) explains.
The case of the drunk driver once again sheds light on the dangers of alcohol while driving and the need for responsible driving. The police have already taken measures to effectively combat dangerous driving in Cologne.