Action day on illegal use of e-scooters

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Today is a Garda National Day of Action on the illegal use of personal powered transporters such as e-scooters, writes Brian Byrne. There will be enforcement checkpoints across the Kildare/Carlow Division throughout the day.

Illegal PPTs will be seized, and fixed charge notices will be issued to those with illegal machines or those using legal ones incorrectly.

There will also be road safety engagement to ensure users know how to use their transporters within the rules of the road.

Although no licence, registration or insurance is required, Users must be 16 years or older and obey a speed limit of 20km/h. E-scooters are banned from footpaths, and users can't carry passengers.

Maximum power output is 400 watts or less, and the maximum weight (including batteries) is 25 kg. 

The maximum speed limit is 20 km/h.

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