Young individual from Huckarde, aged 16, is reported to have been involved in a motorcycle collision and subsequently fled the scene.
In Dortmund, a 16-year-old is under investigation for several alleged traffic violations involving an e-scooter. The incident occurred on Monday, August 11, at around 5:15 PM, in a park behind the Gustav Heinemann Comprehensive School, where the teenager reportedly endangered a 12-year-old girl on a bicycle.
According to the police, the 16-year-old was riding a scooter in the Dortmund-Huckarde area without a valid driver's license. This violation, coupled with suspicion that the scooter did not have valid insurance, has led to an open investigation against the teenager.
Under German law, e-scooters are classified as either "e-bikes" or electric mopeds. While standard e-scooters with a maximum speed of 20 km/h do not require a license, electric mopeds do. For riders 15 years and older, a moped license (Mofa-Führerschein or AM license) is necessary.
The police have seized the scooter for further examination, and the 16-year-old is accused of violating the mandatory insurance law. If found guilty, the teenager could face fines and penalties. In addition, if involved in an accident without insurance, the rider could be held personally liable for damages.
It is important to note that wearing a helmet is not mandatory for e-scooters or e-bikes in Germany, but it is highly recommended for safety reasons.
Since specific details about penalties for e-scooters in Dortmund might not be listed in the search results, it is advisable to consult local Dortmund authorities or legal resources for precise information on fines and penalties related to e-scooter use by teenagers.
This incident serves as a reminder to all e-scooter users, especially teenagers, to understand and comply with local traffic laws to ensure safety for themselves and others on the road.
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