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Neuss Police Seize 58 km/h Modified Longboard After Rider Flees Into Industrial Hall

Police highlight registration requirements for motorized devices exceeding 6 km/h after seizing a 58 km/h longboard.

Overview

  • Officers spotted a 37-year-old on Monday morning riding uphill at high speed without foot propulsion near the Am Blankenwasser/Jagenbergstraße roundabout.
  • The rider fled into a nearby industrial hall and later surrendered without the board, prompting a telephone search warrant to access the premises.
  • Police recovered a tuned longboard and its remote control, which displayed a top speed of 58 km/h, and seized the equipment.
  • The man faces alleged offenses including driving without a license, lacking mandatory insurance, prohibited motor-vehicle racing, and ignoring police orders.
  • A small packet of narcotics was found on the suspect and a blood sample was taken to clarify possible impairment, with the investigation ongoing.