‘This is not a toy’: Illegal e-scooters seized after Kildare gardaí catch minors riding them
The underage riders will now be dealt with through the Youth Diversion Scheme
As part of ongoing enforcement to keep local communities safe, the Naas Roads Policing Unit recently seized four illegal high-powered e-scooters on the Kilcullen Road.
According to authorities, all riders of these e-scooters were underage, which led to parents being contacted. Following this, the minors were then collected.
The seized e-scooters were found to be non-compliant with current Irish legislation because they are so high-powered, meaning they are capable of serious speed which could lead to injury.
The underage riders will now be dealt with through the Youth Diversion Scheme.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in Kildare issued a warning to parents following this incident.
They said, "Do NOT buy these for your children. If your child has one — take it away. This is not a toy. This is a powerful piece of equipment that puts young lives, pedestrians and road users at real risk. Enforcement will continue. Safety comes first."