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E-scooter driver (17) under the influence of drugs: police catch him in Bingen!
Traffic check in Bingen: 17-year-old e-scooter driver tested positive for drugs, blood sample taken and driving ban followed.
E-scooter driver (17) under the influence of drugs: police catch him in Bingen!
On August 12, 2025, a 17-year-old man caused a stir during a traffic stop on the L400 between Bingen Büdesheim and Gensingen. The Bingen police carried out the check and found evidence that the e-scooter driver may have consumed narcotics. During the follow-up interview, the youth stated that he had smoked a joint two days ago. A rapid drug test carried out confirmed the suspicions and was positive. As a result, a blood sample was ordered at the office and he was banned from continuing to ride the e-scooter, as news.de reports.
What next for the young driver? In Germany there are strict rules for the use of e-scooters, especially in connection with drug use. The Zweibrücken Higher Regional Court recently made it clear that the dangers posed by e-scooters are in no way inferior to the risks of driving a car. A man who was caught riding his e-scooter under the influence of drugs during a police stop received a fine of 500 euros and a one-month driving ban. The court decided that the standard driving ban also applies to e-scooters, regardless of the danger posed by these vehicles, as ADAC.de explains.
Penalties for drugged driving
The legal consequences for e-scooter drivers who are under the influence of drugs should not be underestimated. If the THC content in the blood is high enough to impair perception and the ability to react, even small amounts can result in a fine of 500 euros, a one-month driving ban and two points in Flensburg. For repeat offenders, the fines are even higher and the penalties can be up to 1,500 euros. In addition, there is a risk of serious penalties if an accident occurs, as blitzeranwalt.com reports.
The case of the 17-year-old clearly shows how important it is to be conscious about your own consumption. E-scooters are enjoying growing popularity in German cities, but the safety of all road users should always be a priority. The ban on driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a clear message to the young generation to take responsibility and be safe on the road.