Scooter driver caught without a license and under the influence of cannabis!

Scooter driver caught without a license and under the influence of cannabis!

On October 5, 2025, the Bad Salzdetfurth police carried out a traffic stop in 31188 Holle, during which a 23-year-old scooter driver was caught. The driver was stopped on Marktstrasse around 9:10 p.m. It turned out that he neither had the necessary driving license nor did his moped have liability insurance. To make matters worse, he had also put up a false insurance number, which he himself admitted to.

The incident appears to be part of a larger problem caused by the partial legalization of cannabis. As gruenhorn.de reports, driving under the influence of THC brings with it legal difficulties. Overall, the control revealed signs of influence by cannabis. A urine test reacted positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which can have serious consequences under current regulations.

Legal situation and consequences

According to the new legal situation introduced by the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG), driving under the influence of cannabis can be punished as an administrative offense unless there are symptoms of failure or endangering third parties. The question arises: How much THC is permitted? The experts recommend that you only assume that your ability to drive is impaired if the THC level is over 3.5 ng/ml, as explained on froemmig-guertler.de.

In the event of a first violation of this regulation, the legal regulation stipulates a fine of 500 euros, a one-month driving ban and two points in Flensburg. Repeated violations can significantly increase penalties. A second violation can result in a fine of 1,000 euros and a driving ban of three months. Especially for novice drivers and young drivers under the age of 21, a strict cannabis driving ban applies from levels of 1 ng/ml THC in the blood.

Behavior during traffic controls

The situation of the scooter driver in Holle sheds light on the rights of drivers during a traffic stop. As explained on gruenhorn.de, drivers are not obliged to provide information about their ingestion behavior. It is expressly recommended to reject rapid tests as they can often show outdated residues. During the on-site inspection, a blood sample was taken from the driver, but this may only be taken with a court order or in the case of “imminent danger”.

The dietary habits and leisure behavior of Germans are changing, and in this context the partial legalization of cannabis could influence even more people. The legal consequences and associated inconveniences, as we saw in the case of the scooter driver in Holle, should serve as a warning to all road users. It remains to be hoped that awareness of these issues will progress and those affected will have the skills to avoid such situations.