Traffic chaos through e-scooter: punishments also threaten in the run-up to Christmas!

Traffic chaos through e-scooter: punishments also threaten in the run-up to Christmas!

Vienna, Österreich - A massive control day was carried out in Vienna, in which the police uncovered numerous violations in road traffic. On December 23, 2024, a total of 41 ads were reimbursed in the area of ​​the famous Mariahilfer Straße (Mahü) during a focus campaign against e-scooters and electric bicycles of the food suppliers. As reported on vienna.at , the balance also included five e-scooters, which were too motorized and thus exceeded the permissible top speed. In addition, there were 37 violations of the road traffic regulations as well as several advertisements regarding driving bans and traffic administrative offenses.

punishment of e-scooter violations

The new Crackdown campaign gives a foretaste of the strict regulations that apply to e-scooters in Germany. According to bussgeldkatalog.org , all e-scooters in road traffic must have a general operating license (ABE) and may drive a maximum of 20 km/h. According to various regulations, e-scooter drivers must not only observe the usual traffic rules, but also comply with specific regulations, such as the use of cycle paths. Passing like driving without insurance badge or without a valid ABE can lead to sensitive fines that can be up to 70 euros.

In addition, driving under the influence of alcohol with an e-scooter has serious consequences. From a alcohol value of 0.5, fines, points in Flensburg and driving bans, while drivers and drivers under the age of 21 are threatened with the 0.0 promille limits. These strict regulations should not only increase safety in road traffic, but also improve air quality in urban areas, since the increasing use of e-scooters can contribute to relieving the roads.