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E-bike madness on the A61: cyclist rides against the direction of travel!
Cyclist in Frankenthal drives in the opposite direction on the A61. Police are investigating after a reported threat.
E-bike madness on the A61: cyclist rides against the direction of travel!
In an unusual traffic situation on the A61 motorway, a 20-year-old cyclist caused a stir on her e-bike. On Monday morning, August 11, 2025, around 6:00 a.m., she drove in the left lane against the prescribed direction of travel towards Koblenz, like MRN News reported. Various road users who noticed this dangerous situation immediately alerted the police, who responded with two patrol cars.
After traveling about 400 meters, the cyclist was finally stopped at the Frankenthal motorway junction. Fortunately, there was no danger to other road users up to this point. The background to their behavior is still unclear; The police have already launched an investigation and point out that riding bicycles on motorways, even with a high-visibility vest, is strictly prohibited and poses a high risk.
Bicycle accidents in Germany in focus
The frequency and dangers of cycling have increased in recent years. Loud daily news There were a total of 441 cyclists fatally injured in traffic in 2024 - a worrying increase of 11.4 percent compared to 2014. What is particularly striking is that 44.5 percent of those who died were e-bike riders, which is almost five times more than a decade ago. More than 70 percent of the 92,882 bicycle accidents resulting in personal injury occurred in collisions with cars, with drivers considered the primary culprit in 75.3 percent of the cases.
Another trend shows that the average age of Pedelec accident victims is constantly increasing. In 2023, 30.1 percent of Pedelec riders who had accidents were under 45 years of age, compared to just 11 percent in 2014. At the same time, the number of accidents involving Pedelecs has risen sharply - from 2,200 in 2014 to 23,900 in 2023, while the number of accidents involving non-motorized bicycles tended to fall.
Groups particularly at risk
The statistics also make it clear that older people are particularly at risk. In 2024, almost two thirds of the fatally injured cyclists were in the over 65 age group. This trend can also be seen in past reporting, which shows that the number of seniors who have accidents with an e-bike has risen sharply. The proportion of seniors who had accidents with non-motorized bicycles was 59.4 percent, while with e-bikes it was 68.8 percent.
All of these facts make it clear how important awareness and attention are in traffic. You can travel quickly with an e-bike, but safety rules must be observed. Remember: A good hand on the road keeps everyone safe!