Scooter parked incorrectly: E-scooter provider ordered to pay 74 euros for relocation
The supplier's roller was therefore placed on a sidewalk in Frankfurt in September 2023. Specifically, it was on an active pavement guidance system, which serves as a guide for blind and visually impaired people. A city employee moved the roller. The city sent an invoice to the lessor for 74 Euro in response.
However, the lessor objected. There is no legal basis for the cost recovery, argued this party. 74 Euro were also deemed disproportionate, as the moving only took place over a few meters and was quick. The city, on the other hand, referred to usual fee schedules for administrative tasks. In addition, the roller could not be moved without resistance.
In the oral proceedings, the competent chamber pointed out that the placement of the electric scooter on the pavement contravened the "general consideration requirement in road traffic law". The chamber also hinted that there may not be any legal doubts regarding the fee amount. However, a written justification for the judgment was not available according to court records at the time.
- Despite the administrative court's suggestions, the lessor decided to challenge the 74 Euro fine, arguing that there was no legal basis for the cost recovery and finding the amount disproportionate.
- The E-scooter provider, whose roller was placed on a sidewalk in Frankfurt am Main in September 2023, was charged 74 Euro by the city for moving the roller, which was placed on an active pavement guidance system.
- Following the oral proceedings, the administrative court ruling stated that the placement of the E-Scooter on the pavement violated the "general consideration requirement in road traffic law," but a written justification for the judgment was not yet available.
- The city claimed that the fee was in line with usual fee schedules for administrative tasks and argued that the roller could not be moved without resistance, but the lessor insisted on the unjustified expense and disproportionate amount.
- Following the court ruling, the E-scooter provider may need to convert their operations in Frankfurt to comply with the "general consideration requirement in road traffic law" to avoid any future fines or legal disputes.
