“Tough weekend”: Drunk driver alerts the police himself. From summer 2024, new EU vehicles must have an interface for the easy integration of so-called alcohol interlocks.

In Germany, drivers are usually threatened with a medical-psychological examination after extreme alcohol driving with a alcohol content of more than 1.6 per mille. If you sit in a car with a drunk driver, the passenger can also be held liable in the event of an accident. You can find even more exciting car topics in the free newsletter from our partner 24auto.de.