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Drunk Czech man attacks moped – police intervene!
An alcoholic moped driver (26) from the Czech Republic was noticed in Brixlegg after he used a moped without authorization.
Drunk Czech man attacks moped – police intervene!
On Saturday night, an incident occurred in the Tyrolean lowlands that attracted the attention of the police. A 26-year-old Czech man went for a spin on a strange moped, although he was not only drunk but also not wearing a helmet. Loud crown Around midnight, the moped driver came into the sights of a police patrol on the B171 Tiroler Straße in Brixlegg, Kufstein district.
During the subsequent inspection, it emerged that the driver had used the moped without authorization. An alcohol test carried out came back positive, which added to the existing violations. Once the investigation has been completed, appropriate reports are expected to be made to the relevant authorities and the suspect will face a penalty.
Relevant regulations for moped drivers
Moped riding is particularly popular among young people because driving licenses can be acquired early. In Germany, the minimum age for a moped driving license (class AM) is set at 15 years. This was standardized nationwide on July 28, 2021, but this regulation does not necessarily apply abroad. Class B car licenses also include permission to drive mopeds, which offers practical benefits for drivers.
There are important legal requirements to be observed when using mopeds. According to information from bussgeldkatalog.org Drivers must have valid operating licenses and insurance for the moped is required, which is proven by an appropriate insurance license plate.
Penalties and fines
Violations of traffic rules will not be tolerated. Examples of fines for moped violations include:
- Fahren ohne Helm: 15 Euro
- Unerlaubte Personenbeförderung: 5 Euro
- Fahren ohne Kennzeichen: 40 Euro
- Fahren ohne Versicherungsschutz: Geld- oder Freiheitsstrafe bis zu einem Jahr
Moped drivers must also be aware that they are not allowed to ride on cycle paths, sidewalks or motorways. These rules also apply to the helmet requirement, which applies to both drivers and passengers. Further details can also be found on bussgeldkataloge.de.
Regardless of the specific circumstances, the incident in Brixlegg shows how important it is to respect legal requirements to ensure road safety.