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.