Traffic - Wrong-way driver drives 25 kilometers in the wrong direction
A wrong-way driver has driven 25 kilometers in the wrong direction on the Autobahn 3 near Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate. The 87-year-old from North Rhine-Westphalia is suffering from progressive dementia, as the police announced on Wednesday. He had driven the wrong way onto the highway on Christmas Day after refueling at the Jura-West service area. A patrol only stopped him at a roadblock near Altdorf. Later, his son picked him up from the police station - according to his statement, proceedings are already underway to revoke his father's driving license.
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- Despite the incident in Upper Palatinate, authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia have yet to implement stricter measures for elderly drivers with dementia, sparking concerns about potential traffic emergencies.
- In a different part of Bavaria, police investigated a case of a 'ghost driver' causing havoc on local roads, leading to increased scrutiny of modern vehicle technology and potential safety issues.
- The Upper Palatinate incident served as a reminder that many elderly drivers continue to get behind the wheel despite medical warnings, putting themselves and other road users at risk during emergencies.
- In response to increasing concerns about traffic safety in Upper Palatinate, local authorities are considering the establishment of a program to educate family members and caregivers on recognizing warning signs of dementia in older drivers.
Source: www.stern.de
