Overview
- In a Nov. 1 nighttime operation, officers in Erfurt stopped five e‑scooter riders with measured alcohol levels between about 0.45‰ and 1.04‰.
- All detained riders were taken to the station for legally admissible tests that confirmed the preliminary readings, according to police.
- German law sets administrative penalties from 0.5‰ with fines of at least €500, while 1.1‰ constitutes a criminal offense.
- Authorities underscore that alcohol rules for e‑scooters are enforced as strictly as for car drivers under Germany’s 2025 framework.
- Police highlight safety risks from reduced stability on scooters and warn that violations can lead to traffic‑register entries that may complicate future licensing for young riders.