Modified E-Scooter Reaches 127 km/h, Police Seize Vehicle in Iserlohn, Germany, Digi Mart USA News (Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): Police in Iserlohn have seized an electric kick scooter that reached a top speed of 127 km/h on a roller test bench. The vehicle was discovered during a patrol on Halloween evening, when several teenagers riding e-scooters drew the attention of officers.
According to a police spokesperson speaking to BILD, e-scooters are frequently noticed for manipulation and accidents, which prompted officers to take a closer look. When the group noticed the officers, they fled, but police managed to catch a 16-year-old.
Officers seized the scooter for further examination. On the roller test bench, the scooter accelerated to as much as 127 km/h.
The spokesperson described this as a top value in the Märkischer Kreis district, but noted that it is a theoretical figure and that the scooter would not reach that top speed with a rider.
The 16-year-old faces criminal charges for driving without a driver’s license. Parents are also under investigation for permitting the registration of a modified vehicle.
The spokesperson explained that the manipulation voids the vehicle’s operating permit.
The police spokesperson told BILD that the force has recorded a sharp rise in accidents involving e-scooters in recent years, and that they are increasingly popular among young people. Tuning is especially dangerous, he said, because brakes, suspension and tires are not designed for such speeds.
Serious accidents can injure riders and bystanders, and insurers may not cover damage claims in such cases.
