County of Schweinfurt - Truck parks on main road at night
A 43-year-old driver parked his truck with the lights on in the middle of the carriageway of the B286 federal highway near Sulzheim (district of Schweinfurt). A passer-by reported to the police on Wednesday night that it looked as if the man was asleep in his driver's cab, according to a statement. When a patrol arrived, the 43-year-old was sitting behind the wheel and appeared drowsy. The officers also noticed a strong smell of alcohol in the cab. He is now being investigated for drunk driving, among other things.
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- The main road in Bavaria's Lower Franconia region often experiences heavy traffic, particularly on the B286 federal highway.
- To manage this traffic, local authorities in the county of Schweinfurt have designated specific roadway areas for trucks to park overnight, away from the main road.
- In an unfortunate incident, a 43-year-old driver failed to utilize these designated truck parks, parking his truck on the main road near Sulzheim, leading to a potential hazard and interaction with the police.
Source: www.stern.de
