A peculiar case was presented to the court involving a 52-year-old man charged with drunk driving in Merelbeke-Melle. He was found to have 2.53 promille of alcohol in his blood on October 1, 2025.
Police Response
The police responded to a report of a naked woman on the street. Upon arrival, they found the man with a woman, who matched the description, as a passenger on his moped. The circumstances raised questions during the proceedings.
Legal Consequences
The Public Prosecutor’s Office requested a fine of 1,600 euros, a two-month driving ban, and the installation of an alcohol lock. The man may also need to undergo a medical and psychological evaluation due to his high blood alcohol level.
The judge did not make an immediate ruling. Instead, he appointed an expert to evaluate whether the man has an alcohol problem, considering the significant amount of alcohol detected in his system. The man is required to return to court for further proceedings.
