Translate the following article text into english, retaining the HTML tags: Drugs, Escape, Report: Police Chased E-Scooter Rowdy in St. Pölten

A plainclothes patrol had noticed the 19-year-old as he was traveling north on Josefstraße at "significantly excessive speed," the police reported in a statement on Friday. Instead of stopping, the man sped away. He was eventually stopped at his residential address. The 19-year-old will be reported to the administrative authority.

E-Scooter Rider on Drugs Sped Away from Police in St. Pölten

As the patrol in the unmarked car pursued the driver, the young man steered his e-scooter at excessive speed onto the sidewalk right in front of a bus stop, endangering several people waiting there, according to the police. He then fled into a stairwell at his residential address, where he was stopped by the officers.

A urine test and an examination revealed impairment due to drugs and overtiredness. The 19-year-old does not possess a valid AM class driving license. Additionally, a check of the scooter revealed a top speed of 50 km/h. The driver will be reported for numerous violations.

(APA/Red)

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