E-scooter raser picked up in Burg: alcohol and attempt to escape!

E-scooter raser picked up in Burg: alcohol and attempt to escape!

In the night from Saturday to Sunday, July 15, 2025, a 26-year-old driver of an e-scooter in Burg was targeted by the police. As Magdeburg clicks reported, the officers of the police station Jerichower Land on Blumenthaler Strasse noticed the young man who noticed the young man without any insurance Snake lines were on the road.

The scenario quickly took a dramatic turn: when the police officers asked the driver, he tried to leave and flee his e-scooter. But the officials did not stay inactive and recorded the persecution - with success, because they quickly caught up with him. A breath alcohol test resulted in alarming 1.39 per thousand, which not only showed him as inadequate, but will also result in legal consequences.

Legal consequences of drunkenness in traffic

The laws regarding drunkenness in traffic are clear. According to 316 StGB , drivers of e-scooters are not only occupied, but can also expect the driver's license to be withdrawn. Even if the e-scooter is a popular alternative to the car, drivers should be aware that alcoholized trips can have clear punishments. Already from 0.5 per thousand there are fines, and from 1.1 per thousand it gets really violent, with possible prison terms and a driving ban for up to six months.

Especially young drivers and those in the trial period have to be particularly careful: a strict ban on alcohol of 0.0 per thousand applies to them. This consistent procedure is intended to ensure safety in road traffic. Anyone who thinks they is safer on the e-scooter than in the car could be wrong.

The background of e-scooter use

A passerby reported in the case of the e-scooter driver as his vehicle owner and presented a found insurance license plate. Both people knew each other, but the vehicle was not borrowed or given - another point that will play a role in the investigation.

Interest in e-scooters has increased significantly in recent years. Many use them as an alternative to conventional means of transport, especially in urban areas. Nevertheless, it is important to consider the rules in order to avoid dangerous situations. According to Bussgeld catalog , drivers can be punished even with low alcohol values of 0.3 per thousand, which makes awareness of this topic all the more important.

The police have now initiated an investigation against the 26-year-old, not only because of the drunkenness in traffic, but also because of the unauthorized use of a vehicle. These incidents underline how important responsible driving is, no matter which vehicle you are on the road.

So it remains to be hoped that the incident creates awareness of how dangerous and serious a careless use of alcohol can be in traffic.