Drug trip in Prenzlau: E-scooter driver stopped under the influence of alcohol

Drug trip in Prenzlau: E-scooter driver stopped under the influence of alcohol

In the night of Monday, June 16, the Uckermark police inspection on Heinrich-Heine-Straße in Prenzlau stopped a 32-year-old e-scooter driver. The reason: a positive rapid drug test on amphetamines and a license plate that did not belong to his vehicle. Such controls are important because they help increase the safety in road traffic.

The e-scooter that the person concerned loaned from friends was examined in more detail during the subsequent control. The police have taken a blood sample to determine the exact substance intake. According to Nordkurier, the driver sees himself exposed to several investigations: among other things because of the forgery of documents, violation of the narcotics law and traffic offense.

legal situation in drug use

about the legal consequences of drugs at the wheel have been detailed [anwalt.de] (https://www.ananwalt.de/rechtstipps/e-scooter-ist-nach-nach-drogen-Konsum-ahne-Ehne-Ehne-Semen- 207088.html). According to a judgment of the Munich Administrative Court, the consumption of alcohol and drugs is prohibited when driving an e-scooter without obvious symptoms. Even low drug use can lead to the withdrawal of the driving license, which is particularly important for e-scooter drivers, since no formal driver's license is required for these vehicles.

The judgment shows that even a minimal amphetamine concentration of 5.6 ng/ml can lead to serious consequences. The legislator has drawn a clear line here: mixed consumption is considered unsuitable for driving vehicles. This is underpinned by the fact that e-scooters in public space and especially in large cities are often a source of danger, such as the Bussgeld catalog

safety in road traffic

It is particularly alarming that in 2020 over 1,150 accidents with personal damage in connection with e-scooters were registered. A common problem here is driving under drug or alcohol influence. The accident statistics clearly show that the enjoyment of intoxicating means can significantly impair the driver's skills, which can lead to dangerous situations.

The regulations related to e-scooters are clear: drivers must be at least 14 years old, the vehicle must be insured and provided with a license plate. Driving on sidewalks is just as prohibited as driving next to each other. If you do not adhere to these rules, you should count on the corresponding consequences. In view of the recent events in Prenzlau, it becomes clear that it is essential to pay attention to your own security and that of the other road users.