Ten e-scooters seized by Navan Gardai

The clampdown on the illegal use of e-scooters saw 10 e-scooters seized in Navan last Friday, while two other vehicles were seized in the Duleek area on Tuesday.

Navan Gardai conducted a day of action on Friday, 21st August, to enforce new laws regarding e-scooters and in particular targeting e-scooters that were being driven in a careless and dangerous manner.

A number of people were seen driving at speed and on footpaths. Gardai say that when these people were stopped, it was established that each e-scooter could hit speeds of over 50 kilometres an hour.

A total of ten e-scooters were seized under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act for various offences.

Just days later, on Tuesday, 25th August, as part of ongoing enforcement, Gardaí from the Meath South Community Engagement Team seized a scrambler and e-scooter in the Duleek area for various offences under Section 109a of the Road Traffic Act.

Gardai are appealing to parents to remind their children of the dangers associated with these vehicles and are also reminding parents that children under 16 are prohibited from driving e-scooters and they must have a speed limit of 20km/h or less.

Individuals driving scramblers are reminded that to use a scrambler on a public road, you must be 16 years of age, register your vehicle, display number plates, have lights and reflectors, have tax and insurance, hold a valid driving licence and wear a helmet.

Gardaí say they will continue to enforce legislation around the illegal use of scramblers and e-scooters, with a clear focus on preventing harm and keeping communities safe.

This will be in conjunction with education for all ages on the importance of road safety and enforcing road traffic legislation in an effort to urge people to abide by the rules of the road.