Drug sins in Salzgitter: E-scooter driver without insurance!

On June 16, 2025, the police in Salzgitter reported two drug offenses, including an e-scooter driver without insurance protection.
On June 16, 2025, the police in Salzgitter reported two drug offenses, including an e-scooter driver without insurance protection. (Symbolbild/MND)

Drug sins in Salzgitter: E-scooter driver without insurance!

Last weekend there were two incidents around drugs and e-scooters in Salzgitter-Bad, which were the focus of the police. According to regionalheute.de , the events on Saturday and Sunday morning had a highlight on the dangers that are connected with the consumption of narcotics and the driving of electrical collar are.

In Erikastraße, an 18-year-old e-scooter driver from Salzgitter was stopped by the officials on Saturday evening. He admitted to having been under the influence of THC. This not only led to an ordered blood sample, but also to a criminal proceedings, since his e-scooter also had no insurance cover. The incident is a clear example of how serious the consequences of driving are under drugs. E-scooters are often used without the necessary awareness of the associated rules. As Anwalt.de , trips under the influence of drugs on high levels, driving bans lead to the driver's license.

consequences for drivers and traffic safety

As far as the legal consequences are concerned, such offenses can result in extremely serious consequences. E-scooters are increasingly rented by users who are under the influence of narcotics, and the legal requirements that are placed on the drivers are also persistent. With a minimum age of 14 years and without necessity for a driver's license, the transfers are no less dangerous. According to Juraforum.de , a judgment of the Administrative Court in Berlin shows that driving can justify the license withdrawal under the influence of cannabis, especially if none Medical-psychological report (MPU) is available.

For the 18-year-old in Salzgitter, this could result in the initiation of a long and expensive legal process, not least because of the fact that he had no insurance cover for his e-scooter during control. In such cases, the administrative offenses law provides for clear punishments: from fines to points in the traffic central register to commitments to participate in an MPU, provided drugs are involved.

Second crime: drugs and theft

In the early Sunday morning, the second incident followed in Burgundenstrasse, where the police checked a man. The officials found a white substance that was probably heroin, and a considerable amount of medical utensils. These utensils were previously stolen from the Braunschweig municipal clinic, which the matter not only complicated with drugs, but also with theft. Here, too, an investigation was initiated due to the violation of the Narcotics Act and theft.

These events illustrate how risky and dangerous the interaction of drugs, theft and dangerous means of transport such as e-scooters can be. At a time when driving under the influence of narcotics is considered a serious problem, it is essential to deal sensitively with it and to be aware of the responsibility that every driver bears. Security in road traffic must never be considered for granted, and the legislator also reacts clearly to protect the general public.

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