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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.
Jena, July 13, 2026 – On Sunday evening, a serious right-of-way accident involving an e-scooter occurred in the city area, with extreme intoxication identified as the primary cause.
Eisenberg, July 10, 2026 – On Thursday afternoon, police in Eisenberg stopped an intoxicated e-scooter rider. During a traffic check in Steinweg, the 31-year-old recorded a blood alcohol level of over 1.6 per mille.
Eisenberg/Saale-Holzland-Kreis, July 10, 2026 – An intoxicated e-scooter rider was stopped by police on Thursday afternoon on Steinweg in Eisenberg. A breathalyzer test conducted on the 31-year-old man revealed a blood alcohol level of 1.62 permille.
The Jena local group of FUSS e.V. is inviting the public to a discussion on the future role of e-scooters and a planned walkability check in the city center.
A 36-year-old e-scooter rider was slightly injured in Jena on Monday morning after a car driver failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of Ilmstraße and Löbstedter Straße.
Camburg, 06.04.2026 – On Saturday evening, a 28-year-old man with a machete caused a police operation at the Rathaus in Camburg. The heavily intoxicated man was overpowered by officers when he reached for the weapon during the check.
During a traffic check in the Winzerla district, police stopped an e-scooter driver. Authorities are using the incident to highlight strict regulations regarding alcohol and cannabis consumption in road traffic.
In the Jenaer Oberaue, a traffic accident occurred on Monday afternoon between an e-scooter rider and a cyclist. Both women suffered minor injuries in the collision and required medical treatment.