Accident Researcher Pleads for Driving Licences for E-Scooter Drivers

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E-scooter drivers are often risky on the road - 27 people died in accidents last year alone. A researcher therefore calls for a driving licence to be introduced. The scooters also need to be technically improved.

Spiegel

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Even a curb edge can be enough to bring down e-scooter drivers. Often they fall on the head. According to a study, such accidents can be prevented by slightly changed wheel sizes.

zdfheute.de

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In 2024, 12,000 people had an accident with e-scooters with personal injury. Accident researchers demand that whoever drives Scooter should have a driver's license.

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Drunk, paired or hand-held: e-scooter users are often risky on the move – with serious consequences, as a study by Björn-Steiger accident research shows. Their leader talks about an age limit and driving licence requirements.

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The number of accidents with e-scooters is increasing, but researchers do not see a higher risk of accidents than when cycling. A new study recommends larger wheels for the scooters and a driver's license – but no helmet requirements.

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Drunk, paired or hand-held: e-scooter users are often risky on the move. An accident researcher demands more stringent rules such as an age limit and a requirement for certification.