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Fatal accident in Cham: 16-year-old without a driver's license in a microcar!
On August 10, 2025, there was an accident between a Microcar and a BMW on Rodingerstrasse, Cham. Three teenagers in the microcar were injured. The focus is on safety aspects of microcars.
Fatal accident in Cham: 16-year-old without a driver's license in a microcar!
On the night of August 10, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Cham in which a 16-year-old girl with a microcar crashed into a BMW at the intersection of Rodingerstrasse. The BMW, driven by a 21-year-old, was not to blame for the accident. In this incident, there were also three young people on board in the microcar, which is against the regulations. The impact was so violent that the microcar overturned.
All occupants of the microcar were injured and had to be taken to hospital. Particularly explosive: The driver did not have the required AM driving license, which not only makes her unfit to drive, but also brings her to court because she has to answer for driving without a license and causing an accident. The Cham and Ch-Altenmarkt fire departments secured the scene of the accident and many rescue workers were on site to care for the injured.
Microcars in focus
Microcars like those made by Aixam are becoming increasingly popular, especially among young drivers and older people who want mobility and independence. Models such as Coupé, City Sport or Crossline cost between 10,000 and 18,000 euros, depending on the equipment. They drive at a maximum of 45 km/h, which gives them the idea of safety. Sales manager Holger Pfeifer reports that young people and pensioners in particular buy microcars to get to sports clubs or take short trips. However, experts warn that microcars are not comparable to regular cars when it comes to safety. The ADAC points out that passengers in light vehicles are often inadequately protected, especially in the event of accidents.
In addition, there were several crash tests that documented the safety problems with microcars. When testing the Citroën Ami and the Aixam Access, potentially fatal impact energy was found for the occupants, while the French Euro NCAP gave eight microcars a “poor” rating in 2014 and 2016. Kirstin Zeidler, head of accident research at GDV, expressly warns of the risks associated with driving an L6e or L7e vehicle. Manufacturers could do more to protect occupants, but the weight of 425-450 kg limits their options.
Safety questions and recommendations
The ADAC recommends stronger safety technology for microcars, including reinforced bodies and additional airbags, to minimize the risk of accidents. It should be noted that special caution is required on busy roads, as microcars do not offer the same protection as conventional cars and therefore cannot guarantee a feeling of safety.
In conclusion, although microcars represent a cheap and environmentally friendly alternative, the safety aspects should not be neglected. The accident in Cham is further alarming evidence that multiple crews and a lack of skills in these vehicles can have fatal consequences.
Upper Palatinate current reports that the police are investigating, while the ADAC emphasizes that despite their popularity, microcars cannot justify being perceived as regular cars. Also through MDR It becomes clear that it is time to rethink the safety concept of these vehicles 20 minutes As underlined, better safety standards are a must in order not to steer this growing market in the wrong direction.