Apolda, July 23, 2026: During a traffic check in Apolda on Tuesday morning, police stopped an e-scooter rider. The 44-year-old was under the influence of drugs and operating the vehicle on public roads without insurance coverage.
- Location: Burkhardtstraße, Apolda
- Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, morning
- Persons: 44-year-old e-scooter rider
- Allegations: Driving under the influence of drugs (amphetamine), violation of the Compulsory Insurance Act
Facts regarding the police report from Burkhardtstraße
As part of a routine patrol, officers checked the e-scooter rider on Burkhardtstraße. During the check, the police identified several violations:
- Positive drug test: The preliminary test conducted on the 44-year-old returned a positive result for amphetamine.
- Lack of insurance coverage: The small electric vehicle did not have a valid insurance plate.
- Prohibition of further travel: The officers prohibited the man from continuing his journey. The e-scooter had to be left at the scene.
- Investigation: Corresponding legal steps and an investigation have been initiated against the driver.
For inquiries regarding the incident, please contact the Apolda Police Inspectorate by phone at 03644 541225 or via email at dgl.pi.apolda@polizei.thueringen.de. Further police reports from the region can be found in the Blue Light section.
Source:
Polizei Jena: Unter Drogeneinfluss und ohne Versicherungsschutz unterwegs
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