Impaired E-scooter Operators Due to Intoxication from Alcohol and Substances
In a recent incident in the heart of Erfurt, Germany, a 43-year-old man found himself in trouble with the law. On Tuesday evening, the man was stopped by the Thuringian Police while riding an E-scooter in AndreasstraΓe.
According to the police report, the man's breathalyzer test showed a reading of over 0.4% alcohol, indicating that he was driving under the influence. Moreover, the man was also charged for violating the compulsory insurance law, as the insurance plate attached to his E-scooter was not issued for the vehicle.
The man's drug test also came back positive, adding to the charges he is facing. The Thuringian Police State Police Inspectorate Erfurt Press Office can be contacted for further inquiries. Their contact details are available on their official website at polizei.thueringen.de/landespolizeiinspektionen/lpierfurt/ or via email at [email protected]. The Press Office can also be reached by phone at 0361 7443-1503.
At the time of writing, there is no further information available about the man's identity or the charges against him. The man was taken to the police station for a blood test and is currently in police custody.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible behaviour when using vehicles, whether traditional or electric, and the consequences of breaking traffic and insurance laws.
