Overview

• Police in Hemmoor (Cuxhaven district) stopped a 46-year-old on an e-scooter on Saturday after noticing signs of intoxication.
• A breath test indicated nearly 2.5 per mille, prompting officers to take a blood sample.
• Criminal proceedings for driving under the influence were initiated, according to police statements cited by dpa.
• Germany typically enforces a 0.5 per mille impairment threshold for motorists, a level far below the reported reading.
• Recent reports highlight similar checks nationwide, including an e-scooter case near one per mille in Freising and a separate 2.53 per mille car case involving a father in Röbel.