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Young people without helmets flee from the police and have an accident in Geringswalde!
Young people flee from the police on an illegal motorcycle without a helmet. Accident, investigations and compulsory helmet use in Germany.
Young people without helmets flee from the police and have an accident in Geringswalde!
On Friday afternoon, May 24th, 2025, there was a traffic accident on Klosterallee in Geringswalde in which two young people ended up in a ditch. Loud View The officers from the Rochlitz police station noticed a motorcycle on which an 18-year-old driver was riding without a helmet and with a 14-year-old pillion rider. When the police intervened with flashing lights and a stop signal, the driver ignored the instructions and continued driving towards Mittweidaer Straße.
In a left-hand bend, the driver lost control of the motorcycle and left the road. Fortunately, both the driver and the passenger were uninjured. When the accident was recorded, it turned out that the driver did not have a driving license. In addition, the motorcycle was neither registered nor had liability insurance. The police opened an investigation into driving without a license and violating the compulsory insurance law. The material damage amounts to around 200 euros.
Helmet requirement and legal consequences
The incident also sheds light on the existing regulations regarding compulsory helmet use in Germany. According to Catalog of fines There is a helmet requirement for motorcycles that has existed since 1976 to increase road safety and prevent head injuries. This regulation stipulates that a suitable helmet must be worn, although there are no specific legal requirements for a “suitable” helmet. Consequently, helmets must meet the ECE-R 22.05 standard.
In the event of violations of the helmet requirement, various fines may be imposed. For example, riding without a helmet costs 15 euros. It is important to note that the helmet requirement does not apply to bicycles or e-scooters, although wearing a helmet is recommended there too. Given these legal regulations, the consequences of the incident in Geringswalde may also trigger important discussions about road safety and compliance with regulations.
In summary, it should be noted that the two young people not only ignored the legally required helmet requirement, but also violated other serious legal regulations regarding vehicle operation. Police will continue to investigate and the case could have serious consequences for the young driver.