Since new rules governing the usage of e-scooters were implemented last year, more than 240 penalties have been imposed on users, reports RTE.
Additionally, gardaà data indicates that more e-scooters have been confiscated by police.
According to new regulations that went into effect in May, using a scooter to transport persons or products, travelling faster than 20 km/h, driving on a pavement or using a mobile phone while operating a scooter all result in a €50 Garda Fixed Charged Notice (FCN), reports RTE.
There are other violations as well.
Data that demonstrates the enforcement of the new regulations has now been made public by the GardaÃ.
According to the data, 245 FCNs have been issued thus far. The time frame covered is from May 20, 2024, to February 11, current year, reports RTE.
When 49 were issued last month, the majority of the fines were imposed. Forty-five were distributed in total the prior month.
Since the new rules went into effect, the 245 number roughly translates to one FCN being given daily, reports RTE.
Additionally, the legislation stipulates that a rider must be older than sixteen or risk having their e-scooter confiscated.
According to Garda statistics, 66 e-scooters were seized in 2023 prior to the implementation of the new regulations.
That figure increased to 186 in 2024, and 33 have been taken so far this year, reports RTE.
According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), they believe the new policies are having an impact.
“It’s a fine of €50 for any of the breaches of the law that the gardaà find. That’s a really important part of the puzzle when you’re trying to build a brand-new vehicle into the Irish road safety landscape,” Ms O’Connor said, reports RTE.
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