K-pop star Suga is facing potential criminal charges after a recent incident involving an electric scooter . According to a report by Dispatch, the vehicle Suga was operating is classified as a motor vehicle, not a personal mobility device, which means he could face the same penalties as a normal drunk driver. The rapper is expected to be summoned by police for questioning regarding allegations of driving under the influence.
Suga’s scooter ‘not listed in personal mobility device’ The South Korean media outlet cited authorities from Yongsan Police Station, who have confirmed that the electric scooter used by BTS member Suga in a recent incident does not qualify as a personal mobility device (PMD). PMDs are typically defined as vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 km/h and a weight under 30 kg. As Suga's scooter did not meet these criteria, he faces potential criminal charges similar to those for driving a car under the influence.
Also read: Why is the #Suga drunk driving challenge trending in South Korea after BTS member's arrest? Per the rules, (Bicycles, motorised scooters, motorised wheelchairs, and wheeled recreational devices are not a PMD.) "Suga drove an electric scooter. We checked the device and found that it was not included in PM,” the official told Dispatch.
Suga’s DUI subject to criminal penalties Reports indicate that the e-scooter ridden by the Daechwita singer, which he fell from while intoxicated, is categorized as a 'motorized bicycle'. In this case.