Drunk driving: E-scooter driver in Neustadt caught with 1.21 per mille!

Drunk driving: E-scooter driver in Neustadt caught with 1.21 per mille!

Neustadt/Weinstraße – alcohol and e-scooters? A dangerous duo!

On the night of November 10, 2024, at 3:18 a.m., a 51-year-old in Neustadt/W. forced to abruptly stop his nighttime ride on a rental e-scooter. The police carried out a traffic stop on Winzinger Strasse and quickly discovered that the man was heavily intoxicated - the breath alcohol test revealed a shocking 1.21 per mille! No-go for traffic!

Blood sample and driving license gone!

Because of this serious drunken driving, the Neu-Städter man was immediately banned from continuing his journey. Another shock: his blood sample was taken to precisely determine his alcohol level. But that wasn't all, because the police also seized his driver's license - temporarily! A criminal case for drunk driving is now pending. In addition, the driving license office will be informed about this incident, which is likely to have further unpleasant consequences for the man.

Not only could the misdemeanor result in a fine, but it has also highlighted the urgent need for greater road safety, especially at a time when e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular.