E-scooter driver under the influence of THC: Police switches on!

E-scooter driver under the influence of THC: Police switches on!

Salzgitter-Bad, Deutschland - in Salzgitter-Bad was an 18-year-old e-scooter driver on Erikastraße on Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, at 8:25 p.m. The young man confessed to consuming cannabis, which apparently did not stop him from swinging on his e-scooter. In this situation, a blood sample was arranged to determine the THC content in his blood. I

Unfortunately, the police also found that the e-scooter had no insurance cover. As a result, criminal proceedings were initiated for violating the compulsory insurance law. Such consequences should not be underestimated, especially if you consider that driving under the influence of cannabis is subject to strict regulations. According to Juraforum, the withdrawal of the driver's license can even be justified if no MPU report is presented.

violations of the Narcotics Act

Five hours later, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 02:55 a.m., the police carried out a check on Burgundenstrasse. Another man noticed who had a white substance with him in his shoulder bag - probably heroin. But that was not all: Numerous medical utensils such as injections and needles were found during the search. As it turned out, these utensils came from the Braunschweig municipal clinic and were stolen there. Here, too, investigations were made for violation of the Narcotics Act and theft.

The new rules around cannabis in Germany must also be taken into account. Since the legal acquisition and possession of cannabis for adults from April 1, 2024, it has been important to be clear about responsibility in road traffic. Private consumption is allowed, but there are clear restrictions, for example near schools and playgrounds. There is a lack of technologies for the simple measurement of THC in the blood, which makes the situations even more complicated. Escooter-Held informs that the legal limit for THC in the blood is 3.5 nanograms per milliliter.

attentive control by the police

The police will pay particular attention in the coming months that the new laws or security regulations will be observed. In conjunction with the legalization of cannabis, the discussion about personal freedom and public security is getting louder. This means that e-scooter users in particular should be very vigilant to avoid unwanted consequences.

If you are among those who occasionally consume cannabis, remember: After consumption, hunger should definitely be put on hold. Finally, security interests such as those of the general public come first.