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Kildare boy (13) drove 'recklessly' on e-scooter to avoid gardai at double speed limit
Gardai in Kildare spotted a 13-year-old boy travelling up to 50km/h on an e-scooter recently.
Gardai said the 13-year-old rider refused to stop when directed and drove recklessly in an attempt to avoid capture.
The boy was apprehended and will now be dealt with under the Juvenile Diversion Programme.
The escooter was seized and gardai have issued a warning to parents following the incident:
E-scooters are not toys, gardai said, they are motorised vehicles and must be used responsibly.
Misuse can lead to serious injury and legal consequences, according to gardai.
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