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rom May 20th, 2024, new laws, have been introduced to make e-scooters legal in Ireland.

Users must be 16 years or older and obey a speed limit of 20km/h.

From 20 May 2024, e-scooter users must:
⦿ Be 16 years or older.
⦿ Obey a speed limit of 20km/h.
⦿ Drive on the left. E-scooters are allowed in cycle or bus lanes and on local, regional or national roads.
⦿ Have lights, a bell or audible warning device, reflectors and brakes on their e-scooter and it must be kept in a roadworthy condition at all times.
⦿ Obey signals given by a Garda or school warden and follow the same rules of the road that apply to cyclists, including traffic lights, road signs, and all types of pedestrian crossings.

E-scooter users must not:
⦿ Use footpaths, pedestrianised areas or motorways.
⦿ Hold or use a mobile phone.
⦿ Have a seat on their e-scooter.
⦿ Carry passengers or goods

You can find out more about Ireland’s new e-scooter laws on the RSA website here.