E-scooter driver in Hagen: drug test and missing license plate

E-scooter driver in Hagen: drug test and missing license plate

An unusual picture was offered in Hagen-Hohenlimburg last weekend when a 28-year-old came into a police check with his e-scooter. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, more precisely at 3:55 p.m., on Elseyer Strasse, where the man drove towards Gotenweg on the sidewalk. The police officers immediately noticed that there was no insurance indicator on his e-scooter, which is a clear violation of the legal regulations in Germany.

At the check, the Iserlohner was initially unsuspecting and expressed that he was not aware that his vehicle required a license plate. Surprisingly, he confessed a short time later that he had been stopped by the police a few days earlier. "I just had no time and the money to insure my scooter," said his justifying answer. This raises questions about the responsibility of e-scooter drivers who often push into public space without being aware of the legal framework.

drug test and consequences

The police officers carried out a voluntary drug ranking with the young man, who unfortunately failed. This means that he was under the influence of drugs as he steered his electric scooter. A fact that not only endangered his security, but also that of pedestrians and other road users. In view of the positive result of the test, the police were forced to take a blood sample from the man to clarify the further course of the procedure.

• criminal complaint about violation of the compulsory insurance law
• Positive drugstart with blood test

The incident is another example of the challenges that the increasing use of e-scooters in urban rooms brings. Even if the electric scooters represent an environmentally friendly alternative, it is essential that drivers comply with the applicable regulations. The police take such violations seriously to ensure security in traffic. This underlines the important role of traffic education and compliance with regulations in connection with new means of transport such as e-scooters.