Police carried out a full-day traffic safety event in Nienburg/Schaumburg and issued penalties after finding 65 violations during 77 checks. On Wednesday, 11.11.2026, officers from the operational and patrol service, the deployment unit and the prevention team focused on visibility in the dark season and on the rules for e-scooters. The police said lighting problems were the most frequent issue. In 25 cases, lighting equipment did not comply with regulations. Officers also recorded other offences, including passengers not wearing seatbelts, the use of electronic devices while driving, speeding and prohibited passenger transport on e-scooters. In addition, five vehicles were found to be without valid insurance coverage. The police initiated criminal proceedings under the compulsory motor insurance law and prohibited further driving. A special focus was e-scooter use. During eight e-scooter checks, police identified seven cases of unlawful passenger transport. In one case, an e-scooter was also flagged for faulty lighting. Police listed key e-scooter rules, including that only one person may ride per device, that riders must use the prescribed traffic areas, and that e-scooters must have the required lighting. The police also pointed to rules on not using a mobile phone while riding, alcohol and drug limits, minimum age of 14, and the need for valid insurance coverage with an insurance plate. Alongside enforcement, officers held numerous educational conversations and handed out information flyers on lighting, speed and e-scooters. A stationary control point was set up at a vocational school in Nienburg, supported by two trailer speed-check units from the district. The police said the traffic safety day and prevention talks were met with positive feedback and concluded the operation with a positive balance.