Four deaths, 59 injuries from scramblers since 2021
A parliamentary committee is reviewing the safety risks of scrambler bikes following 63 casualties since 2021, including four deaths. Advocates are calling for stricter enforcement and better resources for police to address the growing public safety issue.
Why it matters
The discussion underscores the difficulty of regulating off-road vehicles in public spaces and the human cost of enforcement gaps.
Four people have died and 59 others have been seriously injured in road traffic incidents involving scramblers since January 2021, TDs and Senators are to hear today.
The article reports on a legislative committee meeting, presenting statistics and the viewpoints of both victims' families and authorities.
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