Drunk e-scooter driver has an accident in Gilching – again in a clinch with the police!

Drunk e-scooter driver has an accident in Gilching – again in a clinch with the police!

A serious accident involving an e-scooter occurred in Gilching on Monday night. A 58-year-old man who was driving heavily under the influence of alcohol crashed into a parked trailer. The incident happened around two o'clock on Carl-Benz-Strasse. After the collision, the driver sustained serious head injuries and was immediately treated by emergency services. He was then taken to Fürstenfeldbruck Hospital, where he is being treated. The police carried out a breath alcohol test at the scene of the accident, the results of which were astonishing: the level was over three per thousand. The man's e-scooter was confiscated, although it is known that he was caught in similar circumstances earlier this year, driving at over two per thousand. He also doesn't have a driving license and will have to answer again for drunk driving sueddeutsche.de reported.

But what does this mean for road safety? How many e-scooter drivers overestimate themselves and endanger not only themselves but also other road users? E-scooters have become particularly popular in urban areas in recent years. However, their operation requires both physical and mental abilities, which are noticeably impaired by alcohol consumption. Even small amounts of alcohol can significantly reduce the ability to react and judge, increasing the risk of accidents, as well as the platform escooter-szene.de highlights.

Alcohol consumption and traffic regulations

A driver who rides an e-scooter and has a blood alcohol level of more than 0.5 will face severe consequences. The penalties are quite rigorous: a value of over 0.3 per mille can result in points and a temporary revocation of your driving license. From 0.5 per mille you can expect a fine of at least 500 euros and a driving ban of at least one month. Serious enough, right? The alcohol limit for e-scooter drivers is roughly the same as for car drivers, and the same applies here: driving under the influence of alcohol is treated as a traffic violation.

It is important that e-scooter drivers are aware of their responsibilities because they act no differently than car drivers in traffic. Therefore, they should avoid alcoholic beverages while hitting the roads. Protective clothing, especially helmets, can save lives in the event of a fall and is just as mandatory as obeying traffic rules and riding on cycle paths.

Increasing awareness of the dangers associated with alcohol consumption in conjunction with e-scooters is essential. Awareness campaigns are a start to informing people about the risks, but promoting non-alcoholic alternatives and carpooling can also help. Because one thing is certain: together we are safer on the road!