E-scooter accident in Dornbirn: driver escapes after collision!

E-scooter accident in Dornbirn: driver escapes after collision!

A serious traffic accident occurred in Vorarlberg when a 60-year-old driver was traveling around the city at the L190 around 6.40 p.m. Suddenly an e-scooter driver crossed the road and was hit by the car. The driver of the electric scooter fell and was able to get up again immediately, but decided to leave the scene of the accident. It is currently unclear whether he was injured during the incident. The 60-year-old's car was only slightly damaged. The police in Dornbirn are now looking for both the e-scooter driver and other witnesses who may be able to provide information about the accident, as reported. reported.

e-scooter in Germany: rules and legal consequences

In Germany, e-scooter users are subject to strict regulations to ensure safety in road traffic. The electrical vehicles regulation makes it clear that these vehicles are allowed to drive on cycle paths and lanes, but always have to take into account the other road users. E-scooters must not drive on sidewalks or in pedestrian zones, unless there are specific signs that allow this. These provisions not only serve to protect pedagers, but also to avoid accidents with other road users. These rules also include that only one person can drive on e-scooters, and that the minimum age for use is for 14 years, as Juraforum emphasized.

In addition, e-scooter drivers have to expect legal consequences if they exceed the alcohol boundaries of 0.5, which also means that they can expect legal consequences in the event of an accident under the influence of alcohol. E-scooters are therefore not only a practical means of transportation, but also a vehicle whose users should be aware of responsibility and the applicable laws.