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Neuss Police Seize 58 km/h Modified Longboard, Rider Under Investigation

Authorities stress that motorized boards capable of more than 6 km/h require registration and insurance for road use.

Overview

  • The 37-year-old was spotted Monday morning at a Neuss roundabout traveling uphill at high speed without pushing, drawing police attention.
  • After officers moved to stop him, he fled into an industrial hall; police obtained a phone warrant, searched the hall, and confiscated the longboard.
  • The board’s handheld remote displayed a recorded speed of 58 km/h, and the device was described as modified and controlled via a remote.
  • Investigators opened proceedings for driving without a license, lacking mandatory insurance, suspected prohibited motor-vehicle racing, and disregarding police orders.
  • Officers found a packet of drugs on the suspect, and a blood sample was taken to check for impairment as the case proceeds with local prosecutors.