E-scooter without insurance: Child in Varel stopped by police!

E-scooter without insurance: Child in Varel stopped by police!

Varel, Deutschland - In Varel, a 10-year-old child was stopped by the police with an e-scooter during a traffic monitoring. The problem: The e-scooter, which is approved for a top speed of 15 km/h, was not insured and was therefore not allowed to be used in public road traffic. The child's parents said that they had acquired the vehicle on the Internet, where it was advertised as suitable for children between the ages of 6 and 14. However, a hidden note in the advertisement made it clear that the e-scooter does not meet the requirements of the Road Traffic Replacement Ordinance (StVZO).

The police in Varel now urgently warns: only e-scooters with a general operating license (ABE) may be operated in traffic. Those who are caught without a valid ABE risk a fine of 70 euros and the seizure of the vehicle. In addition, violations of the compulsory insurance law and driving without a driving license could be reported. Before buying, buyers should make sure that there is a type of type and there is an ABE to be on the safe side.