Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2024
185. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the reason the regulations under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023, which governs the use of e-scooters, have not come into effect; when they will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4800/24]
View answerE-scooter regulations prepared by my Department were expected to be in place before the end of 2023, following completion of the EU TRIS (Technical Regulation Information Service) consultation process. This process applies to all draft technical regulations and is to prevent trade barriers in the internal market.
The European Commission submitted comments on the draft regulations under TRIS. On foot of legal advice, amendments to the draft regulations are required to address these, as well as some technical matters. The e-scooter regulations are now expected to be in place in Q2 2024 . E-scooters will not be legal for use in public places until then.
