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Drunk e-scooter driver: Police surprise in Neuruppin!
An alcoholic e-scooter driver in Alt Ruppin was checked by the police on July 6, 2025 and investigated.
Drunk e-scooter driver: Police surprise in Neuruppin!
On Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, the police in Alt Ruppin checked a 41-year-old woman who was riding an e-scooter. The check took place shortly after 3 a.m. and the officers immediately noticed the distinct smell of alcohol. They then carried out a breath alcohol test, which showed an alarming level of 1.35 per mille. This is not only a clear indication of drunk driving, but also exceeds the critical value of 1.1 per mille, above which one is considered absolutely unfit to drive, as strafrechtsiegen.de explained.
The woman was unable to produce any personal documents during the check. This prompted the police to take her to her home address to clarify her identity. Interestingly, the 41-year-old even took a sip of vodka from a bottle during this trip. Your alcohol-impaired driving will now be prosecuted. In order to determine the exact alcohol concentration at the time of the trip, she had to give two blood samples in the hospital, reports maz-online.de.
Legal consequences for e-scooter drivers
The legal framework for e-scooter drivers in Germany is clearly defined. As bussgeldkatalog.org describes in detail, a blood alcohol limit of 0.5 applies to e-scooter drivers. There is even a strict alcohol ban of 0.0 per mille for novice drivers in their probationary period and for drivers under the age of 21. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of 1.1 per mille or more, you can face significant penalties, ranging from fines to imprisonment. In addition to a fine, driving bans or the revocation of your driving license can also follow.
In the current case, the 41-year-old is being investigated for drunk driving. This seriousness of the offense is consistent with the legal consequences that have already been applied in similar cases. Anyone who drives with a blood alcohol concentration of over 1.1 per mille is not only considered unfit to drive a vehicle, but must also expect a fine and at least two points in Flensburg.
Sunday's events are another clear indication that great care should still be taken when it comes to the use of alcohol on the road. Regardless of whether you are driving a car or an e-scooter, responsible driving should always be the top priority.