Teenager Riding an Unlicensed Scooter Falls After Being Tackled by Police Officer
A teenager riding an electric scooter without a license fell and was injured after being tackled by a police officer attempting to stop him. The child's parents argue that the police officer's response was excessive.
On the 23rd, the Incheon Samsan Police Station reported that two teenagers riding an electric scooter without a license were arrested by police in Bupyeong-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon at 2:45 PM on the 13th.
According to the Road Traffic Act, electric scooters classified as personal mobility devices initially did not require a license for operation; however, a license (either a motorcycle license or a driving license) is now mandatory.
At the time, the unlicensed teenagers were riding on one scooter without wearing helmets.
The police who were on site attempted to grab their arms, but during this process, a boy identified as A fell and hit his head on the ground.
According to footage reported by SBS of the incident, A, who was riding the scooter, fell backward and hit his head on the ground as the police officer grabbed his arm.
A was subsequently transported to the emergency room after showing symptoms such as convulsions and seizures and was diagnosed with traumatic brain bleeding and a skull fracture at the hospital.
Fortunately, the bleeding subsided during the treatment, and it is reported that A was discharged ten days after being hospitalized.
A's parents stated, "Due to the police officer suddenly charging in and conducting excessive enforcement, my son was injured," and have filed a lawsuit against the officer for professional negligence.
Additionally, they are reportedly preparing a damages lawsuit against the police officer.
Meanwhile, driving without a license incurs a fine of 100,000 KRW, not wearing a helmet carries a fine of 20,000 KRW, and riding with more than one person incurs a fine of 40,000 KRW. If a child is found using an electric scooter, the guardian faces a fine of 100,000 KRW.
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