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Kildare's Naas Roads Policing Unit (Naas RPU) recently seized four illegal e-scooters while on patrol in Naas.
According to Naas RPU, “the law is clear. Many e-scooters being used on public roads are illegal and unsafe.”
Naas RPU issued the following guidelines with regard to e-scooter use:
Max speed 20km/h
Max power 400W
No seat, no modifications
Rider 16+ only
One rider only
Road traffic laws apply
E-scooters that exceed these limits are not legal and will be seized.
A garda spokesperson stated: “Gardaí will continue enforcement action, including seizure, fines and prosecution.
“No compliance. No excuses. Road safety saves lives.”
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