E-scooters to be banned for under-18s and high-vis vests and helmets to be made mandatory
The Irish government has announced new regulations for e-scooters, including a ban for those under 18 and mandatory requirements for helmets and high-visibility vests. These measures aim to improve road safety and curb the use of scooters in criminal activities.
Why it matters
This policy shift reflects growing international concern over the regulation of micro-mobility devices and their intersection with public safety and urban crime.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS agreed to ban e-scooters for under-18s from next month, delaying a decision on an outright ban for now.
It comes after a high-level meeting this morning on this issue between senior government leaders and the Garda Commissioner.
Ahead of the meeting, Taoiseach Micheál Martin had suggested he was open to an outright ban on the use of e-scooters following a sharp rise in the number of accidents related to their use.
Rather than a full ban, a range of measures were agreed today in an effort to improve road safety.
Among them are plans for helmets and high-vis vests to be made mandatory from next month.
Later this year, legislation will be introduced to treat e-scooters like all other mechanically propelled vehicles, and licensing and registration will be introduced.
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