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Speeders on e-scooters: 90 km/h through Euskirchen and then caught!
A man from Euskirchen fled on October 23rd with an unauthorized e-scooter and was under the influence of drugs.
Speeders on e-scooters: 90 km/h through Euskirchen and then caught!
There was a spectacular incident in downtown Cologne on Thursday evening, October 23rd, when a 39-year-old man from Euskirchen fled on a high-performance e-scooter. According to NRW Aktuell, the driver was checked by the police while he was driving this fast racing device. The e-scooter, which was operated without insurance and street approval, had an output of a whopping 6,000 watts, while permitted e-scooters in Germany are limited to a maximum of 500 watts.
During the check, the man reacted in panic and accelerated, reaching a speed of around 90 km/h. The pursuit ended abruptly when the driver fell on the rain-soaked road. Although he then tried to walk towards freedom, the officers caught up with him and arrested him. The man showed resistance when he was arrested, but the police ultimately took him into custody.
Under the influence of drugs and without a driving license
In addition to the already worrying circumstances, it emerged during the check that the man was under the influence of drugs. He had consumed amphetamines and cannabis and could not produce a valid driving license. The police not only confiscated the e-scooter, but also the drugs he was carrying.
The allegations against the man are varied: He faces criminal charges for taking part in a prohibited motor vehicle race, driving without a license, resisting law enforcement officers and several violations of the Narcotics Act. This not only represents a serious case of breaking the law, but also raises the question of how safe it really is to use such vehicles in urban areas.
Legal background on e-scooters
Regarding the legal situation of e-scooters in Germany, the ADAC states that e-scooters are electric scooters and are subject to compulsory insurance. Only vehicles with an operating license may be legally used on public roads. Comprehensive new regulations are also planned to increase road safety, as the number of accidents with serious personal injuries is constantly increasing. The new Small Electric Vehicle Ordinance (EKFv) stipulates that e-scooters are only allowed to drive where cyclists are also permitted.
There are also guidelines for driving on sidewalks and in pedestrian zones that only allow e-scooter riders to drive at walking speed if appropriate additional signs are present. The relevance of accidents involving e-scooters is becoming increasingly obvious, especially when it comes to victim protection: injured parties often have to prove that the driver acted culpably in order to receive compensation.
The events surrounding the e-scooter driver from Euskirchen not only illustrate the potential dangers of reckless driving, but also the importance of regulations and legal frameworks that are intended to make coexistence on the road safer.