Children and teenagers under the age of 18 are now banned from using e-scooters in public places, as new restrictions aimed at improving safety and reducing serious injuries come into effect.
The new rules also require riders to wear helmets and high-visibility clothing, follow a 20km/h speed limit and prohibit the use of e-scooters on footpaths or carrying passengers.
There are also calls for e-scooters to be registered, with concerns raised about enforcement and the resources available to Gardaí. The Government says legislation is being prepared that could make registration compulsory.
The Social Democrats say the new age limit is welcome but should not be seen as a complete solution, and are also calling for it to be an offence to sell or supply an e-scooter to a child under 16.
Social Democrats transport spokesperson Aidan Farrelly joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more.
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