In 2023, 76 e-scooter riders suffered injuries in accidents within the jurisdiction of Recklinghausen Police Headquarters, 8 fewer than in the previous year.
There are repeated complaints about misconduct on the part of drivers and scooters parked in a way that is dangerous or at least disruptive to traffic. Apparently, some people are unaware of the rules that apply when riding e-scooters. For example, the obligation to use cycle paths. Also, not everyone is aware that only one person is allowed to ride the scooter at a time. Also important to know: The same alcohol limits apply to e-scooter users as for car drivers.
Rights and obligations when using e-scooters are regulated by the Electric Small Vehicles Ordinance (eKFV).
The Recklinghausen police have compiled important rules and safety tips in a flyer. The flyer is available to download as a PDF document on this page.
Your police in the Recklinghausen and Bottrop district wish you a safe journey at all times.