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German Police Investigate E-Scooter Collisions Highlighting Right-of-Way Violations

Recent accidents in Ludwigshafen and Bamberg leave riders injured and raise concerns over micro-mobility safety and traffic rule enforcement.

Notarzt-Einsatz, Unfall, Verletzte
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Overview

  • A 13-year-old e-scooter rider in Ludwigshafen failed to yield to a 17-year-old motorcyclist, resulting in a collision that left both with minor injuries and €3,300 in total damages.
  • In Bamberg, a 71-year-old driver took the right of way from a 25-year-old e-scooter rider, causing a crash with minor injuries and €150 in damages.
  • Both incidents are under active investigation by local police, with authorities seeking to establish fault and determine potential legal consequences.
  • The incidents underscore the growing safety challenges for micro-mobility users, particularly around right-of-way violations at intersections.
  • Germany has seen a rise in e-scooter-related collisions since their introduction in 2019, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and stricter traffic rule enforcement.