E-Scooter Rules Under Spotlight As Gardaí Carry Out "Day Of Action" In Kildare

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 11:45

By Martin Osborne

They are reminding users of rules, including that users must be over 16, stick to roads or cycle lanes, and obey speed limits.

Gardaí in Kildare and Carlow are carrying out checks today as part of a National Day of Action on Personal Powered Transporters, including e-scooters and e-bikes.

Enforcement checkpoints will be set up in a number of locations.

Gardai are reminding users of rules, including that users must be over 16, stick to roads or cycle lanes, and obey speed limits.

Motorways and high-speed roads are off limits.

Passengers are not allowed, e-scooters cannot have seats, and lights and reflectors must be used.

Gardaí are warning that unsafe or illegal scooters could result in fines or seizure.

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