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E-scooter without insurance: driver caught in Potsdam!
On June 20, 2025, an e-scooter with an expired insurance license plate was checked in Potsdam, which has legal consequences.
E-scooter without insurance: driver caught in Potsdam!
On Thursday afternoon, police officers checked an e-scooter on Karl-Marx-Strasse in Potsdam that was equipped with an outdated insurance license plate. The 32-year-old driver was unable to provide proof of valid insurance, which led to him being immediately banned from continuing his journey. The police then initiated an investigation into a violation of the Compulsory Insurance Act. This incident highlights the strict regulations that apply to the use of e-scooters in Germany.
In Germany, e-scooters must be insured in order to be able to use public roads. So-called motor vehicle liability insurance is required for all motor vehicles, including small electric vehicles. Without a valid insurance sticker, users can face legal consequences. According to a comprehensive analysis, the price of e-scooter insurance is on average between 20 and 40 euros per year, which is a manageable investment considering the potential fines.
Legal consequences and insurance details
In Germany, driving without a valid insurance sticker is not only classified as an administrative offense, but under certain circumstances even as a criminal offense. If your insurance license plate has expired, you can expect a warning fine. The warning fine is 40 euros if there is insurance coverage but the current sticker is missing. E-scooter insurance is valid for one year and starts on March 1st. The stickers must be renewed every year and their color changes – blue, green or black.
Another important aspect is that e-scooters that are rented must also be insured. The lender usually assumes responsibility for the insurance cover. It is essential for users to find out about the applicable regulations in order to avoid legal problems and financial penalties, as the incidents in Potsdam clearly show.
The need for insurance for e-scooters is therefore not only a legal obligation, but also an important part of road safety. The incidents and the associated legal consequences impressively underline the importance of careful handling of the regulations.