Police seize tuned e-scooter capable of 75 km/h in Germany

Authorities in Guben, Germany, have confiscated a heavily modified electric scooter after police stopped its 23-year-old rider for illegally carrying a passenger. The scooter was found to be capable of reaching speeds of up to 75 kilometers per hour, significantly exceeding the legal limit.

Police officers initiated the traffic stop on Thursday afternoon because the rider was not alone on the e-scooter. During the inspection, it became apparent that the vehicle had been tampered with to achieve its high speed. The legal maximum speed for e-scooters in Germany is 20 km/h, and only one person is permitted to ride at a time.

The scooter has been impounded by the authorities. The rider faces potential penalties for the illegal modifications and for violating traffic regulations regarding passenger limits and speed restrictions.

This incident highlights the dangers associated with illegally modified electric scooters, which can pose a significant risk to riders and other road users due to their excessive speed and potential instability.