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Intoxicated e-scooter driver stopped by police in Wittenberge!
A 30-year-old man was stopped while under the influence of drugs while riding an e-scooter in Wittenberge and is now facing penalties.
Intoxicated e-scooter driver stopped by police in Wittenberge!
A 30-year-old man caused a stir in Wittenberge when he drove through the streets on an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol and with a positive drug test. Loud maz-online.de The police stopped the driver on Schillerstrasse on Friday evening around 9:25 p.m. During the traffic stop, the officers immediately noticed the clear smell of alcohol and carried out a preliminary test.
The result was alarming: the man had a blood alcohol content of 0.92 per mille. But that wasn't all - a rapid drug test also showed a positive result for cannabis. A blood sample was then ordered to determine the exact values. The driver was allowed to move on, but his e-scooter stopped - the police forbade him to continue driving and proceedings were initiated for administrative offenses.
Rules for e-scooter drivers
E-scooters are a popular means of transportation in German cities, and the rules that apply to car drivers are also strict for e-scooter drivers. Drug consumption on the road is a violation of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) and can have serious consequences. Loud blitzeranwalt.com A first offense can result in severe penalties: a fine of 500 euros, a month's driving ban and two points in Flensburg are just some of the consequences.
If you are caught as a repeat offender, the fines rise to up to 1,500 euros and the driving ban can be extended to three months. In particularly serious cases, such as unsafe driving or accidents, a driver's license may even be revoked, which may be associated with a medical-psychological examination (MPU). The MPU is not only complex and expensive, but also represents a hurdle that many cannot easily overcome.
Risks of drug use
Drug use can significantly impair perception and ability to react. This significantly increases the risk of accidents, both for the driver and for other road users. The case from Wittenberge is a powerful reminder of how important it is to be responsible with your own driving behavior. After all, avoiding drug use is the best strategy to avoid unpleasant penalties and dangers on the road.
In a world that places increasing emphasis on safe means of transportation, all e-scooter riders should be aware that having fun on two wheels should not come at the expense of safety. Each of us has a responsibility to make the streets safer.