Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2019
1296. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Road Safety Authority report on electric scooters; when this report is due to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19167/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Road Safety Authority that their research on electric scooters will be submitted to me within the next few weeks.
I have asked the Authority to examine how other countries, including other Member States, regulate the use of electric scooters. I note that a number of European and US cities are very concerned that this form of transport is unsafe, with several cities, particularly in Spain, moving to prevent their use without authorisation and mandatory insurance, while France is currently considering requiring users to have an A1 type licence as required for small motorcycles.
Once I have received the Road Safety Authority's report, I will make a decision on whether escooters are suitable or safe to use on Irish roads, and if necessary legislate accordingly.
