E-scooters: legal situation - these rules apply to the vehicle

If you want to drive an e-scooter, you can buy a new vehicle or use the offer of various rental providers. Even though driving an e-scooter is easy, you need to follow some rules. These are set out in the regulation for very small electric vehicles.

This legal situation applies to an e-scooter

More and more providers are popping up everywhere that make it possible to rent an e-scooter. However, the e-scooters are subject to the regulation for micro electric vehicles since June 2019. This regulation specifies the conditions that must be met in order for an e-scooter to be allowed to participate in road traffic. But there are also some requirements for the driver.

1. For an e-scooter model, a general operating permit must be available. For this, the vehicle is tested by the TÜV on verschlide specifications.
2. Alternatively, you can apply for your e-scooter an individual operating permit.
3. The e-scooter may only drive a maximum of 20 km / h and must be throttled to this speed.
4. The driver of the vehicle must be at least 14 years old and does not require a driver's license.
5. A general helmet obligation does not exist because of the low speed, but it is recommended to wear a helmet.
6. In traffic, you must comply with all existing traffic regulations. Zusätzlich haben Sie, wie auch bei anderen Fahrzeugen, bestimmte Bereiche, auf denen Sie fahren dürfen.
7. Auf Fahrradwegen und ähnlichem ist das Fahren erlaubt. Ist ein Weg mit „Fahrrad frei“ gekennzeichnet allerdings nicht, außer es gibt eine zusätzliche Kennzeichnung wie „E-Scooter frei“.
8. In Fußgängerzonen ist das Fahren verboten, außer es ist speziell gekennzeichnet.