E-Scooter: These traffic rules apply to the vehicle

Meanwhile, there are numerous providers where you can rent e-scooters. If you want to ride the scooter, it is necessary that you are at least 14 years old. In addition, you can only drive a certain maximum speed, as many vehicles are throttled. You must also pay attention to the applicable traffic regulations.

These traffic rules apply to e-scooters

If you want to participate in road traffic with an e-scooter, then it is necessary to comply with some rules. Since the regulation for small electric vehicles was passed in June 2019, e-scooters are only allowed to travel on public roads if they comply with certain rules.

1. If your e-scooter has a general or an individual operating permit, then you are allowed to participate in road traffic with it.
2. The traffic rules that apply to other vehicles, thereby also apply to the e-scooter.
3. On the road, however, you may only drive if there is no other way, such as bike lanes.
4. In pedestrian zones you may not drive, unless these are marked with a special "e-scooter free" sign. Ein „Fahrrad frei“-Zeichen gilt nicht für E-Scooter.
5. Außerdem müssen Sie ein Mindestalter von 14 Jahren haben, um einen E-Scooter zu führen.
6. Wenn Ihr Scooter nicht auf 20 km/h gedrosselt ist, dann gilt für diesen nicht mehr die Verordnung. Dann ist es nötig, das Fahrzeug zuzulassen und gegebenenfalls einen Führerschein zu machen, da es sich dabei dann nicht mehr um ein Elektrokleinstfahrzeug handelt.