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Can a passenger also be to blame for a drink-driving accident?

If a passenger gets into the car with a drunk driver, this was usually regarded in court as so-called carpooling. How does the judiciary view this old rule today?(Bild: Panumas - stock.adobe.com (Symbolbild))

Alcohol is being consumed in a group. Everyone sees that the person who is supposed to drive the others home is also drinking. Nothing will happen, everyone thinks. But what happens if there is an accident? A tragic case resulting in death has prompted people to think about "drinking parties" because the justice system is also rethinking its approach.

A few days ago, Krone+ reported on the "Nachtrunk" alcohol scandal, which actually got a driver's license back. However, another tragic fate is making people sit up and take notice - as are the consequences: