On 24 May 2025, at around 7:00 p.m., in Legnica, beneath a railway viaduct, an incident involving an electric scooter occurred. Senior Aspirant Monika Kaleta of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Wrocław;

As police determined, the rider was travelling on one scooter with a passenger—her mother—along the pavement towards the city centre. Neither woman was wearing a protective helmet.

At one point, the younger woman lost control of the vehicle and, falling over, hit a viaduct pillar. The spokesperson: – A sobriety test showed that the 19-year-old rider had one per mille of alcohol in her system, while the 42-year-old passenger had two per mille.

Both women were taken to hospital. Fortunately, neither suffered any serious injuries. The 19-year-old will be held liable for the offence she committed.

Police:

Electric scooters are vehicles whose use is governed by road traffic regulations. Riding an electric scooter after consuming alcohol is treated under the law similarly to riding a bicycle. A person riding under the influence of alcohol may be punished for a misdemeanour under Article 87 § 1a of the Code of Petty Offences, for which the penalty is arrest or a fine of no less than PLN 2,500.

And adds:

We appeal to all electric scooter users to exercise caution and follow safety rules:

  1. No riding under the influence of alcohol – intoxication significantly reduces reflexes and the ability to assess situations on the road, which can lead to accidents.
  2. Ride alone – electric scooters are not designed to carry passengers.
  3. Use pavements in accordance with the regulations – an electric scooter may be ridden on the pavement only in specific situations and with particular care towards pedestrians.
  4. Take care of the technical condition of your scooter – regular checks of the brakes and lighting are the basis of safe riding.

Let us remember that responsibility for our actions is key to avoiding unnecessary tragedies.