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Ireland Introduces New E-Scooter Regulations, Avoiding Outright Ban
Ireland has introduced new, tougher regulations for e-scooters, including mandatory equipment and penalties, but has opted against an outright ban. The decision was influenced by arguments from commuters, aiming to balance safety with urban mobility.
20 Jul, 16:59 — 21 Jul, 11:46
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irish-timesHigh1d ago
E-scooters: The proposed ban, the penalties, the mandatory equipment explained
New regulations are set extend the existing ban for e-scooters from under-16s to under-18s
By Ellen Coyne
Read full article →irish-independent1d ago
How Taoiseach was persuaded by commuter argument as tough new e-scooter rules are put in place, but no outright ban
By Senan Molony
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual2d ago
Podcast: New E-scooter rules and Britain gets another PM
E-scooters are to be banned for people under-18 from next month, and high-visibility jackets and helmets will be mandatory for all users.
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