Drunk Czech attacks Moped - police intervenes!

Drunk Czech attacks Moped - police intervenes!

In the night of Saturday there was an incident in the Tyrolean Unterland that attracted the attention of the police. A 26-year-old Czech went on a jaunt with a strange moped, although he was not only drunk, but also did not wear a helmet. According to Krone , the moped driver got into the visor of a police patrol on B171 Tiroler Straße in Brixlegg, district Kufstein.

In the subsequent control, it turned out that the driver had put the moped into operation unauthorized. A alkotest carried out was positive, which led to the existing violations in addition to the existing violations. After the investigation has been completed, corresponding notices are to be expected to the responsible authorities, and the suspect is at risk of punishment.

relevant regulations for moped drivers

moped driving is particularly popular among young people, since the driver's license can be acquired early. In Germany, the minimum age for the moped driving license (class on) is set for 15 years. This was standardized nationwide on July 28, 2021, but this regulation is not mandatory abroad. Class B car leaderships also include permission to drive mopeds, which offers practical advantages for drivers.

When using mopeds, there are important legal requirements to be observed. According to information from bussgeldkatalog.org , drivers must have valid operating permits and it is necessary for the moped that are proven by a corresponding insurance license plate.

penalties and fines

violations of the traffic rules are not tolerated. Examples of fines for moped violations are:

• drive without a helmet: 15 euros
• Unauthorized passenger transport: 5 euros
• drive without a license plate: 40 euros
• drive without insurance protection: money or imprisonment up to one year

In addition, moped drivers must be aware that they are not allowed to drive on cycling or sidewalks and motorways. These rules also apply to the helmet obligation, which applies to both drivers and passengers. Further details can also be found on bussgeldataloge.de .

Regardless of the special circumstances, the incident in Brixlegg shows how important it is to respect the legal requirements to ensure safety in road traffic.