Accident in Cham: 16-year-old without a driving license rolled over with a microcar!

Accident in Cham: 16-year-old without a driving license rolled over with a microcar!

There was a traffic accident in Cham involving a microcar, the circumstances of which shed considerable light on the risks of these small vehicles. On August 10, 2025, a microcar hit a car at an intersection and overturned. Fortunately, the three young passengers in the vehicle, all between 16 and 17 years old, only sustained minor injuries. What is worrying is that the 16-year-old driver did not have the required moped license. In addition, there were more than the permitted two people in the microcar, which further complicated the situation. The 21-year-old driver of the other vehicle remained unharmed, while the young driver is now being held accountable for the accident and driving without a license idowa.de reported.

Microcars in focus

Microcars are becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people and pensioners. The models from the manufacturer Aixam, such as the Coupé, City Sport and Crossline, are specially designed for short journeys in urban areas. These small cars are a tempting alternative to mopeds and offer a top speed of 45 km/h. Prices vary between 10,000 and 18,000 euros, depending on equipment and additional options such as ABS or various sound systems. Sales manager Holger Pfeifer notes that many young people use microcars to get to sports clubs independently, while pensioners use these vehicles for short errands. The issue of security is particularly important; according to mdr.de The available safety features such as airbags are not required by law.

However, anyone who thinks microcars are a safe option might be in for a surprise. Figures and tests show that the occupants of these vehicles are inadequately protected in the event of an accident. Loud stern.de Dekra crash tests showed that microcars are classified as life-threatening in accident research. Loads from a simulated impact with a deformable obstacle led to serious risks of injury. The best-selling model, the Aixam Access, is just 3 meters long and weighs 425 kg; and although the passenger cell was not severely deformed, the stresses on the occupants were shockingly high.

The challenges for novice drivers

In addition, the risk situation is increased by the lack of new safety standards for microcars. ADAC Saxony expressly warns against the misperception of these vehicles as regular cars and emphasizes that the current safety requirements for microcars are extremely limited compared to other vehicles. There is hardly any training available for new drivers, often young people without sufficient experience, which makes the situation even more dangerous.

Given the events in Cham and the general safety situation of Microcars, it is hoped that both legislative and safety measures will be taken to improve the safety of all road users.