Drunk Electric Scooter Riders Caught in Thuringia Police Crackdown
Over the weekend, police in Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia, conducted traffic checks revealing a worrying trend among electric scooter riders. Officers from PI Schmalkalden-Meiningen found several drivers of electric scooters under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances. This is a clear violation of the law, which prohibits operating motor vehicles, including electric scooters, while intoxicated. The police remind the public that riding under the influence is dangerous and illegal. The police in Schmalkalden-Meiningen urge riders to stay sober while operating electric scooters. They will continue to enforce the law to ensure the safety of all road users.