Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, four e-scooter riders lost their lives, and 117 others sustained serious injuries on Irish roads.
As Black Friday deals heat up and the Late Late Toy Show signals the start of the festive season, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging local parents to think twice before purchasing e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes as Christmas gifts for children.
New legislation introduced in May 2023 requires e-scooter users in Ireland to be at least 16 years old.
The laws also prohibit e-scooters on footpaths and ban passengers.
Despite their growing popularity, the RSA stresses that these devices are not toys and can pose significant risks to children.
The warning extends to scramblers and quad bikes, which the RSA highlights as being particularly dangerous for young riders.
Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, four e-scooter riders lost their lives, and 117 others sustained serious injuries on Irish roads.
Additionally, one other road user was killed, and 20 were seriously injured in incidents involving e-scooters during the same period.
During the same period, 49 people were seriously injured in collisions involving these vehicles on public roads, and three fatalities were recorded.
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