Autor: Daniel Brooks

Vape Industry Content Creator | Product Reviewer | Harm Reduction Advocate

Daniel Brooks is a vape industry content creator with a strong focus on product reviews, device performance, and consumer education. With extensive hands-on experience using disposable vapes, pod systems, and e-liquids, Daniel provides practical, unbiased insights for adult consumers.

Vaping While Driving in Germany

Dampfen am Steuer in Deutschland: Kölner Gericht verhängt 150 € Bußgeld für Touchscreens

A precedent-setting ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Cologne (OLG Köln) has reclassified the use of touchscreen e-cigarettes while driving as a traffic violation comparable to using a smartphone. Under case number Az.: III-1 ORbs 139/25, the court rejected a driver's argument that his device was merely a cigarette, instead categorizing it as an electronic device under § 23 Para. 1a of the Road Traffic Act (StVO). This decision means drivers adjusting vape settings via a touchscreen now face a €150 fine and one point on their driving record. Strategic Implication: The "Electronic Device" Trap This ruling fundamentally alters the legal…

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