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Under 16's Will Be Able To Use Electric Scooters On The Road

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The age limit is set to be scrapped.

It's expected under 16s will be able to use electric scooters and bikes as the age limit looks set to be scrapped.

It was due to be an offence to supply scooters to younger people under new legislation.

However, it's believed the rule would have been unenforceable.

Conor Faughnan has said the problem caused by ebikes could also be caused by a bicycle.

He agrees that new legislation should be brought in to enforce rules around ebikes.

He told KFM the maximum speed limit for ebikes will be set 25kph.

Emma Tyrrell report:

Fine Gael TD for Dublin, Alan Farrell, doesn't agree and says most other Europeans countries have introduced age limits:

Transport Commentator, Conor Faughnan spoke with KFM's Ciara Noble on Monday's Kildare Focus:

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