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Bicycle without a license: 23-year-old rides through Parsberg on an S-Pedelec!
A 23-year-old was stopped in Parsberg using an S-Pedelec without a driver's license or insurance. Control details and regulations.
Bicycle without a license: 23-year-old rides through Parsberg on an S-Pedelec!
On June 18, 2025, around 3:30 p.m., a sensational incident was recorded in Parsberg in which a 23-year-old cyclist was checked by the police. The check took place because the driver drove on the road without pedaling. It turned out that the bike was equipped with a throttle grip, which enabled the rear wheel to drive independently. This particular bike is classified as an S-Pedelec and has a maximum speed of 32 km/h.
The legal regulations for driving S-Pedelecs are clear. According to the BMV Drivers in Germany must have a valid driving license and the vehicle is also subject to insurance. However, the 23-year-old did not have a valid driving license, which led to further action by the police. He was prevented from continuing his journey and the bike was confiscated.
Legal framework for small electric vehicles
The underlying Small Electric Vehicles Ordinance, which has been in force since June 15, 2019, regulates, among other things, the participation of these vehicles in road traffic. Micromobility includes small, electrically powered vehicles such as scooters and Segways, which are referred to as small electric vehicles. These vehicles are battery-powered and have zero emissions, which contributes to their increasing popularity.
Small electric vehicles must preferentially use cycle areas, otherwise they are allowed to drive on the road. However, the use of sidewalks is not permitted, regardless of whether the engine is running or not. Taking passengers or objects on the vehicle is also prohibited.
Rules regarding safety and alcohol
Another important aspect of the small electric vehicle regulation concerns the alcohol limits. The 0.5 alcohol limit also applies here, and there is a zero blood alcohol limit for people under 21 and new drivers. These regulations contribute to road safety and are part of the comprehensive evaluation of the regulation by the relevant authorities.
Incidents like the one in Parsberg illustrate the importance of complying with legal requirements in road traffic, especially when it comes to the use of high-speed devices such as S-Pedelecs. The 23-year-old is now not only confronted with legal consequences, but also with responsibility for traffic safety.