24 heures, Fre - Thomas Burgener, head of the Valais health department, escaped without injuries but was stopped for driving under the influence when he had an accident over the weekend near Paudex, Vaud. The cantonal counseler was driving towards Geneva late Friday when he hit a bin and roadworks barriers before his car came to a halt. His alcohol level was measured at 1.5 per thousand. In 2005 the drinking and driving law was tightened and the limit is 0.5 per 1,000. Burgener risks losing his license for at least three months with the possible addition of a fine and prison sentence.
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Thomas Burgener, VS health minister, stopped for driving under influence
November 6, 2006 - 13:05 Sion, VS, Switzerland, Vaud, Switzerland :: posted by Ellen Wallace
November 6, 2006 - 13:05 Sion, VS, Switzerland, Vaud, Switzerland :: posted by Ellen Wallace