German and Austrian cities boost police checks on e‑bikes and e‑scooters over safety concerns

In Frankfurt, police carried out spot checks on e‑bikes to detect illegal speed‑boost modifications. While the inspected bike complied with the 25 km/h limit, city CDU representative Frank Nagel called for more frequent police and municipal controls, warning that tuned bikes can endanger pedestrians and may require helmets and insurance.

In Graz, police are searching for two unidentified e‑scooter riders who were involved in separate collisions with cyclists on Keplerstraße. The incidents, occurring on 2 July and 6 July 2026, left the cyclists with a broken wrist and a fractured collarbone. After brief conversations with the victims, the riders rode away. Authorities have appealed for witnesses to help locate the scooter operators.

Both cities are responding to a rise in micro‑mobility accidents by increasing enforcement and public appeals for information.