A man under the influence of methamphetamine and driving without a licence caused a traffic accident at a red light in Erfurt, police said. Police reported that the 41-year-old used a car belonging to a friend for a late Saturday night trip despite not having a driver’s licence. The vehicle’s braking system was defective, so stopping was only possible using the engine brake. The driver tried to finish the loop and bring the car back safely, but the ride ended at an intersection where he collided with the back of a vehicle stopped at the red light. He came to a stop after the impact, and police said no property damage was reported in the first assessment. The man was taken to a police station for a blood sample. He must now face a criminal case for driving under the influence and for driving without a licence.