Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
126. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the road traffic (miscellaneous provisions) Bill; when the legislation will be brought before Dáil Éireann; the way in which this legislation will address the use of e-scooters on the roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5669/21]
View answerThe Department is working to bring forward Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill as soon as possible, and I intend to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government.
This involves identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work must be carried out in such a way that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic Law or Road Safety in general.
A new class of vehicles called Powered Personal Transporters (PPTs) will be established and regulations will follow which will set safe standards to be met by PPTs themselves, as well as to provide for their use in public places. I am pleased to say that on 26 January the Government approved this approach.
I intend to bring forward amendments to the relevant enabling primary legislation when the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is before the Oireachtas as soon as scheduling permits.
