Police Clarifies BTS Suga’s Electric Scooter Had A Seat
On August 7, media outlets reported that BTS‘s Suga is being investigated by the police for operating an electric scooter after drinking.
BTS’s Suga Under Police Investigation For Drunk Driving A Scooter
On August 6, Suga fell outside the Nine One Hannam luxury complex in Hannam-dong from the electric scooter he had been driving while intoxicated. Police patrolling nearby brought him to a nearby police station. There Suga’s breathalyzer test results revealed that he had exceeded the legal blood alcohol level of 0.03%.
However, many netizens and fans were confused as to whether it was an electric scooter or a kickboard, as media outlets used both in news articles. Looking at photos, an electric kickboard and electric scooter are two very different things.
Electric kickboard with seat
Electric scooter
In an updated news article, the police clarified that it was a an electric scooter with a seat.
It was a model with a saddle. It would be more appropriate to describe it as an electric scooter.
— Yongsan Police Station
In South Korea, electric scooters abide by the same traffic regulations as cars and can only be rented with a valid license due to safety concerns.
