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# scramblers - Tuesday 19 October, 2021

# E-scooters

Government approves legislation to allow for e-scooters in public spaces

Oct 19th 2021, 5:18 PM 32,375 Views 45 Comments

At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.

# scramblers - Tuesday 16 February, 2021

# Cabinet

Gardaí to be given powers to seize scramblers and quad bikes on the spot

Updated Feb 16th 2021, 2:15 PM 49,062 Views 64 Comments

The HSE found that 62 people were injured last year in accidents involving off-road vehicles like scrambler bikes.

# scramblers - Thursday 14 January, 2021

# Spring 2021

Here are just some of the government's priorities for the months ahead

Jan 14th 2021, 6:15 AM 18,423 Views 30 Comments

Affordable housing, scramblers, e-scooters and speedy trials – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.

# scramblers - Tuesday 17 November, 2020

# Scramblers

Sinn Féin seeks cross-party support to allow gardaí seize and retain quad and scrambler bikes

Nov 17th 2020, 1:12 PM 25,608 Views 52 Comments

The motion also calls for greater garda training.

# scramblers - Friday 23 October, 2020

# Scramblers

Gardaí warn parents not to gift children quad bikes and scramblers for Christmas

Oct 23rd 2020, 7:32 PM 27,975 Views 43 Comments

An Garda Síochána and the RSA have launched a new public awareness campaign.

# scramblers - Tuesday 24 December, 2019

# North Dublin

Gardaí to crack down on scramblers in Dublin estates on Christmas Day

Dec 24th 2019, 12:05 AM 33,503 Views 54 Comments

The government is currently reviewing legislation to ensure gardaí have the necessary powers to deal with the issue.

# scramblers - Thursday 12 December, 2019

# Gift Warning

'Children should not be driving these on public roads': Gardaí issue Christmas warning over scramblers

Dec 12th 2019, 10:37 AM 12,934 Views 52 Comments

Gardaí said they will have a “visible presence” in certain locations over this issue at Christmas.

# scramblers - Wednesday 3 July, 2019

# Gardaí

Varadkar says 'better enforcement' is needed to tackle scrambler bikes, but no new law

Jul 3rd 2019, 2:08 PM 10,959 Views 53 Comments

Varadkar said the use of scrambler bikes in parks and community areas is a ‘very serious and dangerous act’.

# scramblers - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

Good Morning - Dec 26th 2018, 8:54 AM

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Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

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# scramblers - Monday 26 November, 2018

# Road Safety

39 people were killed or injured in incidents involving quad bikes or scramblers in 4 year period

Nov 26th 2018, 3:42 PM 13,479 Views 56 Comments

There were 39 people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or scrambler on a public road.

# scramblers - Friday 9 November, 2018

# Legal Grey Area

Gardaí advised 'not to pursue' quad bikes due to safety concerns

Nov 9th 2018, 12:05 AM 30,166 Views 72 Comments

Children as young as eight have been spotted driving the vehicles.

# scramblers - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

# Dangerous

Government to oppose quad bike and scrambler regulation Bill

Oct 16th 2018, 8:42 PM 23,249 Views 47 Comments

The government said it has established its own working group to assess the issue.

# scramblers - Wednesday 26 September, 2018

# Worrying

62 people were injured by scramblers and quad bikes last year

Sep 26th 2018, 10:16 PM 14,509 Views 52 Comments

Armenian national Ilabek Avetian suffered devastating injuries at the hands of a scrambler bike in a north Dublin park earlier this month.

# scramblers - Sunday 17 June, 2018

# Road Traffic Laws

Misuse of scramblers and quad bikes 'allowed to reach epidemic proportions'

Jun 17th 2018, 6:30 AM 21,872 Views 54 Comments

As Gardai appeal for information after a collision with a scrambler over the weekend, counsellors call for further restriction on these vehicles.

# scramblers - Wednesday 3 January, 2018

# Injuries

Quads and scramblers warned to stay off roads after two crashes

Jan 3rd 2018, 10:29 PM 21,133 Views 48 Comments

Parents and users are being urged to be aware of the risks and dangers associated with riding these vehicles.

# scramblers - Wednesday 28 December, 2016

# Dangerous Driving

Limerick teen arrested for driving scrambler on footpath on St Stephen's day

Dec 28th 2016, 2:18 PM 31,445 Views 46 Comments

Gardaí confirmed there were a lot of pedestrians in the area ahead of the Munster vs. Leinster rugby match.

# scramblers - Thursday 15 December, 2016

# Not A Toy

'They could kill someone': Parents warned against mini-motorbikes this Christmas

Dec 15th 2016, 2:07 PM 9,734 Views 30 Comments

The RSA and the Guards say parents should be aware of the dangers before buying their child a mini-motorbike or quad.

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