Police catch drunk teenagers with illegal e-scooters in Bremen!

Police catch drunk teenagers with illegal e-scooters in Bremen!

Among the checked people was a 15-year-old teenager who had committed serious violations when driving an e-scooter. The young driver was under the influence of drugs and also had no insurance cover for his e-scooter. During the check, the officials found a knife, a whipping ring and drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine. Furthermore, the police ordered a blood sample and filed several ads against the youngsters.

strict rules for e-scooter

e-scooter have now established themselves as a popular means of transportation in many cities, but they are not without rules. According to the provisions, e-scooters are scooters with an electric drive that must be under compulsory insurance. Only e-scooters with an operating license are legally approved for road traffic, and driving on sidewalks is almost always prohibited.

The electrical cleaning vehicle regulation (EKFV) regulates the use and aims to increase traffic safety. For example, e-scooters have to be driven on bike paths, bike protection strips and on bicycle roads. There are also clear alcohol boundaries: with an alcohol content of 0.5 to 1.09 per thousand, it is an administrative offense, while from 1.1 per thousand there is a criminal offense. There is even a 0.0 promille limit for beginners and users under the age of 21.

fines and violations

The police not only found the 15-year-old young person, but also numerous other violations during the controls in Bremen. A total of 14 references were granted, and there was an arrest warrant that had to be enforced. For various violations of the regulations, sensitive fines threaten that can range from 15 to 500 euros, depending on the severity of the offense.

• drive without insurance protection: 40 euros
• drive on sidewalks: 15 to 30 euros
• alcohol violations: from 0.5 per thousand up to 500 euros and driving ban

The incidents in Bremen show how important compliance with these rules is to ensure both one's own security and that of the other road users. In 2025, according to the planned new regulations, the EKFV are to be revised to make driving with e-scooters safer.

The police appeal to all road users to adhere to the regulations and pay attention to their own security, especially in the current summer time, where driving with e-scooters is particularly popular. As Bremen's controls show, the legal framework is clear, and violations can quickly result in unpleasant consequences.

For further information about e-scooter and the currently applicable rules, interested parties can visit the pages of the ADAC and Bussgeld catalog: ADAC and Bussmeld catalog .