Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
220. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Transport if there will be any requirements for lighting on personally powered transporters in the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57160/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 creates a new vehicle category called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which includes e-scooters, and provides for regulations to allow for their use on public roads. There are no current plans to regulate any type of PPT other than e-scooters.
E-scooter regulations for e-scooters will specify the technical requirements for e-scooters and the conditions for their safe use. E-scooters will be required to be fitted with front and rear position lights, visible to a distance of at least 50m, and reflectors. The regulations will also require that lighting is maintained in good working condition and its use will be mandatory during lighting-up hours.
Subject to clarification of some legal and technical issues, the regulations are now expected to be in place in 2024. E-scooters will not be legal to use in public places until that time.
