Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 March 2019
267. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken or plans to take to review the safety and regulation of the use of electric scooters, electric hoverboards and uniwheels. [11026/19]
View answerMy Department is aware of the increasing use of eScooters, electrically powered skateboards and other such vehicles on our roads. I have requested the Road Safety Authority to research how such vehicles (classified as mechanically propelled vehicles in the Road Traffic Acts) are dealt with (i.e. regulated) in other countries, particularly other Member States. I am keen to understand the road safety implications of the use of such vehicles on public roads, especially when interacting with other vehicles. Any decision to be taken on whether or not to amend existing legislation will depend on the outcome of the Authority’s research.
