E-scooters may only be ridden by children over the age of 14. This is regulated by the ordinance for miniature electric vehicles. For children under the age of 14, the small scooters, which can travel at speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour, are therefore prohibited in road traffic. It is very important to make sure that the e-scooter has an operating permit. A list of approved models can be found, for example, on the ADAC website: https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/elektromobilitaet/elektrofahrzeuge/e-scooter/. Because e-scooters are considered motor vehicles, liability insurance is required. This is evidenced by a sticker that is affixed to the… Read More
E-scooters are forbidden for children
