Kildare gardai seize illegal high-powered e-scooters in Naas
Naas Roads Policing Unit seize four e-scooters on Kilcullen Road, Naas
As part of ongoing enforcement to keep our communities safe, Naas RPU seized four illegal high-powered e-scooters on Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co Kildare this week.
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ALL riders were under 18 years of age.
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Parents were contacted to collect their children.
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Youths will be dealt with under the Youth Diversion Scheme.
A garda spokesperson stated : “Let’s be absolutely clear: These e-scooters are illegal. They do not comply with current legislation. They are high-powered machines capable of serious speed and serious injury.”
As of May 2024, e-scooters are legal on Irish public roads for users aged 16+.
However, they must have a maximum speed of 20km/h, a power output of 400W or less, and weigh <=25kg.
Parents have been cautioned not to buy a high-powered e-scooters for their children, and have been advised that riders must be over sixteen years of age.
The garda spokesperson added: “If your child has one (an illegal e-scooter) - 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.”
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