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Traffic monitoring: E-scooter drivers in Wuppertal in the sights of the police!
E-scooter controls in Mettmann: Traffic service punishes violations and informs about new regulations for drivers in August 2025.
Traffic monitoring: E-scooter drivers in Wuppertal in the sights of the police!
On Monday, August 11, 2025, the transport service in Wuppertal was all about e-scooters. Officials carried out checks to check safety and compliance on the roads. There were some unpleasant surprises for scooter-riding road users. Loud Radio RSG A total of ten warnings were issued for unauthorized passenger transport on an e-scooter, while one driver was suspected of drug use, which led to a blood sample being taken. In addition, two violations of the Compulsory Insurance Act were registered.
The legal framework for the operation of e-scooters is clearly formulated. In addition to a valid insurance sticker, drivers must be at least 14 years old, although many rental companies increase the minimum age to 18 years. The use of electronic devices while driving is strictly prohibited, and riding on cycle paths is only permitted if they are available. A big cause for concern is the ban on use on sidewalks and in pedestrian zones, which limits mobility in inner-city areas. Once you are on an e-scooter, please note that they are only permitted for one passenger - passenger rides or trailers are not permitted. Here, too, clear guidelines such as the alcohol limits that apply to e-scooter drivers and car drivers were strictly monitored.
Current rules and fines
But which rules are currently crucial for e-scooter drivers? How ADAC informed, all e-scooters must have an operating license; Driverless e-scooters are simply illegal. From 2025 there will also be significant new regulations that will adapt the Small Electric Vehicles Ordinance (EKfV) and increase road safety. In the future, e-scooters will no longer be allowed to park on sidewalks, but should be parked like bicycles - a measure that will certainly provide more clarity.
- Bußgelder für Verstöße umfassen unter anderem:
- Bei mitfahrenden Personen: bis zu 25 Euro
- Fahren ohne Versicherung: 40 Euro
- Fahren auf dem Gehweg: 15 bis 30 Euro
- Benutzung elektronischer Geräte: 100 Euro und einen Punkt in Flensburg
Wearing a helmet is recommended, but not mandatory. This also applies to the alcohol limit: over 0.5 per mille is an administrative offense, from 1.1 per mille it is a criminal offense. A 0.0 alcohol limit applies to drivers under 21 and new drivers on probation.
Future prospects for e-scooters
Another aspect that catches the eye are the planned innovations for traffic safety. From 2027, newly registered e-scooters must be equipped with indicators and have separate front and rear brakes, as shown Scooter heroes is reported. Many are curious to see whether these regulations will actually increase safety on the roads. The call for more courage and responsibility in transport policy is becoming louder. Critics see the reform as delayed and not ambitious enough, as security should be at the top of the agenda.
It is therefore advisable for Cologne e-scooter drivers to keep themselves up to date and to pay close attention to the applicable regulations. It remains to be seen whether there will be any improvement in the next few years. However, one thing is certain: the legal framework offers a lot of material for discussion and room for improvement.