Two men in Seesen: Alcohol trip and e-scooter violation unveiled!

Two men in Seesen: Alcohol trip and e-scooter violation unveiled!

in Seesen, a city in the Goslar district, caused a stir on June 13, 2025, when they were stopped by the police due to drunkenness in traffic. At 3:10 p.m., a 54-year-old driver noticed several officers than they perceived alcohol smell. A breath alcohol test brought a shocking result of 1.66 per thousand, which led to his driver's license secured and a blood sample was removed.

Shortly afterwards, at 6:00 p.m., a 41-year-old e-scooter driver was checked. It noticed a black insurance license plate, although only green signs are currently valid. He also found indications of drug and medication consumption, which ultimately resulted in the arrangement of a blood sample. Both men are now facing a criminal proceedings, and there is a procedure for violating the compulsory insurance law.

legal framework conditions

The legal foundations for the evaluation of drunkenness at the wheel are clearly regulated. E-scooters are considered motor vehicles in Germany in accordance with the electrical small vehicle regulation (EKFV), whereby they can reach a top speed of up to 20 km/h. For e-scooter drivers, a alcohol limit of 1.1 ‰ applies to absolute inability to drive, which means that these drivers are classified in the same legal category as drivers. From a value of 0.5 ‰, fines and a driving ban. A [analysis of the legal framework] (https://www.strafrechtsiegen.de/trunkenheit-mit-e-- skooter-absolute-fahrunte-von-69-abs-2-nr-2-stgb/) shows that the consequences for e-scooter drivers are identical to those for drivers.

For e-scooter drivers, it is particularly important to be aware of the legal requirements. The intoxicating enjoyment of alcoholic beverages is quickly doomed. As early as 0.3 ‰ to 1.1 ‰, relative inability to drive can be demonstrated, which is accompanied by driving errors or symptoms. From 1.1 ‰ there is always absolute inability to drive, which is all the more serious when you consider that even with an alcoholization of 1.6 per thousand or more, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) can be arranged. This makes it clear why [experts in traffic law] (https://www.kanzlei-kaempf.net/trunkenheit-elektroroller- alcohol/) urgently recommend professional advice in such cases.

FAZIT

The incidents in Seesen once again make it clear that the responsible handling of alcohol and steering agents is essential. Both the driver and the e-scooter driver must now live with the legal consequences of their decisions. It remains to be hoped that such events will become less in the future and that vigilant behavior will become the rule in public.

For everyone who is in the situation and feel unsafe, it remains to be said: Trust your gut feeling and do not be afraid to use a taxi or public transport in case of doubt!

For more information, visit the pages of BILD, Criminal law victory and [Kanzlei Kämpf] (https://www.kanzlei-kaempf