Roller driver without a helmet and insurance: police find joint!

Roller driver without a helmet and insurance: police find joint!

In the early morning of April 28, 2025, two young men were stopped by the Lindau federal police. The control took place at the former Ziegelhaus border crossing at around 00:45 when they were traveling with a scooter that was neither insured nor provided with a corresponding license plate. The 20-year-old driver and his 19-year-old passenger also drove without helmets, which brought further security risks that are alarming with regard to traffic safety in Germany.

During the review, it was discovered that the driver had a joint with him, which raised the suspicion of drug influence. A blood sample was ordered and the onward journey was prohibited. The keys of the scooter were secured. As a result of this incident, several procedures were initiated against the driver, including violations of the compulsory insurance law, the smuggling of narcotics and the Road Traffic Act.

drugs at the wheel: a growing problem

The consumption of drugs, especially cannabis, is an increasing problem in road traffic. Cannabis is one of the most frequently consumed psychoactive substances worldwide. The main component THC can significantly impair the ability to drive safe. The Consum Cannabis Act, which came into force on April 1, 2024, allows possession, consumption and cultivation of cannabis under certain conditions, but also introduced strict rules for driving under its influence.

As part of these regulations, there are clear specifications in the Road Traffic Act (StVG) and in the driving license regulation (FEV). A driver who is caught with a THC value of 1 ng/ml in the blood can expect legal consequences, similar to an alcohol limit of 0.5 per thousand. This shows how serious it is with security on the streets, especially in view of the hundreds of thousands of e-scooters, which are now widespread in major German cities.

rules for e-scooter driver

The use of e-scooters brings special challenges. According to a judgment of the OLG Zweibrücken, driving bans can also be imposed on e-scooter violations. In a specific case, a driver who was under the influence of cocaine was occupied with a fine and a one-month driving ban. The corresponding rules stipple that e-scooters must be insured that the drivers must be at least 14 years old and that driving is prohibited on sidewalks.

• e-scooter must have an insurance license plate.
• driver must be at least 14 years old.
• driving on sidewalks is not allowed.
• e-scooter should drive on cycle paths or road.
• Before turning, a hand signal is required.

These regulations are crucial to increase traffic safety and reduce the risk of accidents, especially if alcohol or drugs are involved. Incidents such as the one in Lindau once again illustrate the need to strictly comply with the law and to sensitize road users to the dangers of driving under drugs.

Overall, the statement remains that the safe handling of e-scooters and driving without the influence of drugs are decisive to avoid accidents and dangerous situations in road traffic.

For further information on the legal regulations on drugs in traffic, the articles can be found on Vol.at href = "https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/news/drogen-auf-dem-e-scooter-fahrbot-laut-revon-moeglich-5856374/"> bussmeldkatalog.org and gib-acht-im-verkehr.de to be consulted.