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Three drunk driving incidents involving motorhomes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland

19.05.2026 10:27 1 min 1 source РУС
Mittelbayerische.de DEU

Parsberg police received a tip about a suspicious motorhome on Monday. The vehicle was stopped on state road 2234 near Breitenbrunn. A check of the 64-year-old driver revealed he was under the influence of alcohol. He had to end his trip, was taken to the police station for a blood test, and his driver's license was confiscated.

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Drunk driver stopped with motorhome near Breitenbrunn

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