Valais police have stopped a man on an e-scooter which could reach speeds of up to 110 kph.
The machine was later checked and was also found to have a deflated rear tyre and defective brakes.
The police say it’s not the first time the rider has been in trouble for an illegal scooter – he was caught last summer.
He’s been charged.
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