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Young moped driver stopped in Rinteln without insurance!
Police stop 15-year-old moped driver in Rinteln without insurance. Observe new rules for mopeds and e-scooters.
Young moped driver stopped in Rinteln without insurance!
On the night of Thursday to Friday, a 15-year-old moped driver was stopped by the police in Westendorf/Rinteln. The teenager from Rinteln had a moped with a green license plate from 1986, but without insurance. According to [Image], the officers became aware of the driver because there was no insurance for the vehicle.
The police forbade the young driver to continue driving and handed him over to his legal guardian. In this context, proceedings were initiated due to a violation of the Compulsory Insurance Act.
New regulations for insurance license plates
The incident highlights the current regulations for mopeds, mopeds and similar vehicles. Each of these vehicles with an engine capacity of up to 50 cc and a maximum speed of 45 km/h must be insured annually. This regulation also applies to e-scooters and other small electric vehicles. The license plate serves as proof that the vehicle is insured, and without valid insurance the driver is personally liable, especially in the event of personal injury, as [BR] informs.
From March 1, 2023, a green license plate will be mandatory for mopeds and all similar vehicles, while the previous blue license plate will be considered invalid. This change affects, among others, e-scooter providers such as Lime, Bolt and Tier, who have to attach more than 1,000 new stickers to their vehicles in Munich every year.
The need to change insurance license plates regularly results in significant costs. For example, a company can spend up to 250,000 euros annually on this process. To avoid legal problems, e-scooter users should make sure to only use devices with a green license plate. Driving without insurance is considered a criminal offense and can result in a fine or imprisonment. If you forget to change your sticker but have insurance coverage, you could face an administrative offense of 40 euros.
The incident with the moped driver in Rinteln illustrates the importance of complying with these regulations. It is crucial, especially for young drivers, to be aware of the applicable regulations in order to avoid legal consequences.