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Government approves legislation to allow for e-scooters in public spaces
At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.
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At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.
The HSE found that 62 people were injured last year in accidents involving off-road vehicles like scrambler bikes.
Affordable housing, scramblers, e-scooters and speedy trials – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.
The motion also calls for greater garda training.
An Garda Síochána and the RSA have launched a new public awareness campaign.
The government is currently reviewing legislation to ensure gardaí have the necessary powers to deal with the issue.
Gardaí said they will have a “visible presence” in certain locations over this issue at Christmas.
Varadkar said the use of scrambler bikes in parks and community areas is a ‘very serious and dangerous act’.
There were 39 people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or scrambler on a public road.
Children as young as eight have been spotted driving the vehicles.
The government said it has established its own working group to assess the issue.
Armenian national Ilabek Avetian suffered devastating injuries at the hands of a scrambler bike in a north Dublin park earlier this month.
As Gardai appeal for information after a collision with a scrambler over the weekend, counsellors call for further restriction on these vehicles.
Parents and users are being urged to be aware of the risks and dangers associated with riding these vehicles.
Gardaí confirmed there were a lot of pedestrians in the area ahead of the Munster vs. Leinster rugby match.
The RSA and the Guards say parents should be aware of the dangers before buying their child a mini-motorbike or quad.