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Drunk driving: E-scooter driver endangers children and passers-by!
In Delmenhorst, an alcoholic e-scooter driver with two children was checked. The incident occurred on June 26, 2025.
Drunk driving: E-scooter driver endangers children and passers-by!
In Delmenhorst, more precisely on Weberstrasse, an incident occurred on Thursday, June 26, 2025 that caused a lot of excitement. A 34-year-old woman was stopped by the police while she was riding an e-scooter. But the situation was anything but ordinary: she had two small children, aged five and seven, with her. This illegal journey could not only have legal consequences for the mother, but also throws a spotlight on road safety.
The reason for the check quickly became clear: the woman was driving in a condition that was dangerous for everyone involved. A breath alcohol test showed a level of 1.68 per mille, which led to a blood sample being taken. Strict rules apply in German road traffic: e-scooter drivers must adhere to the 0.5 alcohol limit. For novice drivers and people under 21, the limit is even 0.0 per mille. A criminal offense occurs at levels as low as 1.1 per mille. These regulations exist to ensure safety on the roads and are particularly important for motor vehicle drivers, but should also not be neglected for e-scooter users. Here bussgeldkatalog.org has summarized the current fines and penalties.
Often a cause for discussion
Such incidents are not isolated. In Delmenhorst in particular, there are repeated complaints about reckless e-scooter drivers who drive at high speeds in the pedestrian zone. Many older people express their concerns and feel endangered by the silently approaching e-scooters. The problem: The lack of audibility makes it difficult for pedestrians to get out of the way in time. This endangers road safety for everyone, especially children and seniors. For this reason, the police have initiated an investigation against the drunk driver because she was endangering other road users by driving under the influence of alcohol.
A look at the legal aspects shows that the regulations in Germany are clearly formulated. E-scooter drivers and especially novice drivers must expect high penalties if they exceed the alcohol limit. Above 1.1 per mille, there is a risk of fines or imprisonment of up to one year, as well as additional penalties such as a driving ban or the revocation of the driving license. All of this is not just a moral imperative, but also a legal imperative to maintain mutual trust in traffic. As helvetia.com explains in the guide, violations, especially during the two-year probationary period, are punished relentlessly.
The entire issue surrounding e-scooters is highly topical and not only creates political discourse, but also increases security awareness among the population. The Delmenhorst police will continue to keep a close eye on e-scooter drivers in order to prevent such dangerous situations in the future.