Laois Offaly Garda seize e-scooter from 'reckless' rider
Gardaí said the rider was under 16 years of age
Laois Offaly Gardaí seized an e-scooter from an under 16 year old.
Gardaí said the scooter was seized after the rider was stopped for “driving recklessly” in Offaly.
“This evening, Edenderry Gardai stopped a male driving recklessly on an e-Scooter. Driver was under 16 years of age and vehicle seized,” Gardaí stated.
They reminded e-scooter users of the law around the use of scooters.
Pictured above: An image of the scooter seized by gardaí
The wheels should be at least 200mm diameter and a seat is not permitted. E-scooters must have front and rear lights (switched on during lighting-up hours and darkness), reflectors, front and rear brakes, and a bell.
They need a manufacturer's plate showing the power output, weight, and design and be in roadworthy condition.
E-scooter riders need to follow the rules of the road, especially for traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, and zebra crossings. They have to follow signals given by a Garda or school warden.
Gardai can confiscate e-scooters ridden by people under 16. Only one person can ride an e-scooter at a time. E-scooters are not designed for carrying goods or passengers.
Finally riders must not park an e-scooter in no-parking zones like loading bays. accessible parking and charging bays.