The Federal Statistical Office recorded a total of 1069 accidents with electric scooters in the first nine months. Seven people were killed, 269 were seriously injured , 1069 light. 2020 is the first year in which the Federal Statistical Office has identified accidents of such vehicles.

The Federal Statistical Office points out in a notification that the number of accidents with electric scooters is still low compared to the total number of accidents. The informative value of the number of accidents in connection with the small electric vehicles is also limited because fewer people used the electric scooters due to the restrictions on movement in the corona pandemic and rental companies reduced or stopped their services.

Accidents, especially in summer The accidents with personal injury in the first three months recorded included 252, rose towards the summer in the second quarter 2020 on 417 at. In the summer months of July, August and September the number of accidents reached a peak with 901. Four people were killed, 145 injured hard and 627 got away with minor injuries.

The accident statistics of the Federal Office also show the number of accidents involving cyclists with personal injury. With 73.293 it is in the first three quarters 2020 significantly higher than with e-scooters, because there are significantly more cyclists on the road overall. In accidents with cyclists 351 people died, 14. 128 became heavy and 59. 633 slightly injured.

E-scooter in public transport (46 Pictures) Since the 15. June 2019 e-scooters, also called e-scooters, are permitted on public roads in Germany. The first have already been spotted in German cities.
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