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E-scooter driver on drugs: Police stop the ride in Herbolzheim!
Police in Emmendingen stop e-scooter drivers under the influence of drugs without insurance. There is a risk of fines and a driving ban.
E-scooter driver on drugs: Police stop the ride in Herbolzheim!
A nighttime operation by the police in Herbolzheim caused a stir: an e-scooter driver was stopped on Bismarckstrasse at around 1 a.m. on July 12, 2025 after he was riding with a pillion passenger. During the traffic stop, the patrol car crew from the Emmendingen police station suspected that the driver was under the influence of drugs. A positive urine test confirmed the concerns and a blood sample was immediately taken. This not only means an unpleasant night for the driver, but also serious consequences because his e-scooter did not have valid insurance cover.
The police immediately imposed measures: further travel on the e-scooter was prohibited and the driver now faces criminal charges and a misdemeanor charge. Such incidents are particularly problematic as e-scooters are becoming more and more important in road traffic. The dangers caused by the influence of drugs or alcohol should not be underestimated, as e-scooters can endanger other road users due to their acceleration.
Legal consequences of drug driving
This is not the first time that the legal consequences of driving with drugs on e-scooters have come into focus. The Zweibrücken Higher Regional Court recently found that the regular driving ban also applies to e-scooters. A current case provides impressive evidence of this: a driver was also caught on his e-scooter under the influence of drugs and had to accept a fine of 500 euros and a one-month driving ban. This shows that the courts are taking strict action against such violations, regardless of the mass and speed of these electric scooters. Even minor violations often result in serious penalties, which can also affect insurance costs if the driving license is revoked.
The legal framework is clear: Drivers who show a result of 0.5 per mille with failures or 1.1 per mille without failures in a test are committing a traffic offense. Fines amounting to one month's net salary and potential driving license suspensions for at least six months apply.
The dangers in road traffic
The problem of drug and alcohol influence on the road is becoming even more acute due to the increasing use of e-scooters. The traffic scientists point out that the unsafe driving position of these scooters is significantly increased by impairing substances. Although e-scooters are viewed as a pedestrian alternative, their faster acceleration can pose a danger to other road users.
The current events in Herbolzheim underline the need to use these modern means of transport responsibly. The laws are important to protect both drivers and other road users - a reminder for all those who want to whiz through the night on e-scooters. Responsible use can not only guarantee your own safety, but also protect other road users.