Parents and e-scooter users in Kerry are being reminded people to exercise caution on the vehicle.
Regional Chief Superintendent for the Southern Garda Region, Colm O’Sullivan made the plea.
Chief Superintendent O’Sullivan says there has been a number of serious incidents involving e-scooters recorded in Kerry and nationwide, over the past few years.
In 2024, more than 420 crashes involving e-scooters were recorded nationally, this included four fatalities.
In May that year, new regulations were introduced for the vehicle, which Chief Superintendent O’Sullivan is urging parents and electric scooter users to examine.
These include that e-scooter users must be aged 16 or over, the vehicle has a maximum speed of 20 km/h, and they are not permitted on footpaths or pedestrianised areas.
E-scooters must have lights (front/rear), reflectors, brakes (front/rear), and a bell; must have a CE mark and manufacturer's declaration of conformity.
Other measures include that e-scooters can not have a seat, no passengers are allowed, the vehicle has a max weight of 25kg (including batteries) - motor power of max 400W continuous rated power, while the wheels must have a minimum 200mm diameter.
