E-scooter driver in Monheim: criminal complaint due to lack of protection!

E-scooter driver in Monheim: criminal complaint due to lack of protection!

On August 27, 2025, a 16-year-old e-scooter driver was checked by the police in Monheim. The check took place at 4:45 p.m. on the Monheim market square in Donauwörth. The reason was the missing valid license plate. The officers also discovered that the driver had not taken out a liability insurance contract for his e-scooter. This led to a ban on further travel and a criminal complaint under the Compulsory Insurance Act. The driver's legal guardians were also informed to make them aware of the legal consequences. This is not the first incident of this kind in the region.

A little later, on the same day at 12 p.m., a 17-year-old e-scooter driver in Donauwörth also violated the regulations. He was driving illegally on the sidewalk on Dillinger Strasse, contrary to traffic regulations, which was observed by a police patrol. The subsequent inspection revealed that his e-scooter did not have any valid identification and there was no insurance contract either. Based on these findings, a criminal complaint was filed here for violations of the Compulsory Insurance Act and the Small Electric Vehicle Ordinance.

Further legal consequences

The control of these two e-scooter drivers highlights the increasing legal challenges in dealing with electric scooters. Both the 16-year-old and the 17-year-old committed criminal offenses through their actions. The law stipulates that drivers of e-scooters not only need valid liability insurance, but also have to display an appropriate license plate. Police authorities are increasingly relying on controls to ensure compliance with these regulations.

These incidents also shed light on the responsibility of guardians. In the case of the 16-year-old, the parents were informed, which suggests that it is necessary to educate young people about the applicable traffic rules and the associated risks.