Delay in raising e-scooter age limit to 18
Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State Seán Canney will today launch new e-scooter road safety measures, but a planned increase in the age limit from 16 to 18 years will not take place until later in the year.
The Government has announced new e-scooter road safety measures, including mandatory helmets and high-visibility clothing for users from Friday. However, the planned increase in the minimum age limit for e-scooter use from 16 to 18 years will not be implemented until later in the year. This decision, which has been submitted to the European Commission for legal advice, is expected to take up to 12 weeks to complete. The Government aims to have the age limit regulations in place before the end of the year.
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