E-scooter speeder in Essen: seriously injured without insurance and license!

E-scooter speeder in Essen: seriously injured without insurance and license!

On Friday evening, July 11, 2025, a serious accident involving an e-scooter occurred on Dinnendahlstrasse in Essen. This incident occurred around 9 p.m. when a 25-year-old e-scooter driver was traveling at excessive speed in the direction of Dinnendahlstrasse. A witness observed the driver apparently driving at approximately 74 km/h and losing control of his vehicle, causing him to fall. The driver sustained serious injuries in the accident and required immediate medical attention before being taken to hospital.

What is particularly worrying is that the e-scooter the driver was using did not have a valid insurance license plate and did not have an operating license. It also turned out that the driver was driving without a valid driver's license. Regarding his health, signs of possible alcohol or drug use were noted. This led to criminal proceedings being initiated against him. The e-scooter itself was seized by the police.

Legal consequences and requirements for e-scooters

The legal regulations in Germany stipulate that the maximum permissible speed for e-scooters is 20 km/h. However, in this incident the driver was technically able to drive significantly faster. Such technical changes are not only dangerous, but can also have serious legal consequences. E-scooters are subject to compulsory insurance and must also present a valid operating license.

The police were promptly informed about the accident and were quickly deployed. The incident raises questions about safety and regulatory compliance when using e-scooters, particularly with regard to driving licenses and insurance coverage for these vehicles. Such an accident could lead to more intensive monitoring of the use of e-scooters in the future.