Private E-Scooters to become legal in Ireland from Monday

What are the new e-scooter regulations? (rte.ie)

Basically like those in other EU countries, with 20 kph (12.5mph) speed limit.

 

The UK government, when introducing the trial, said they favoured doing the same if legalising them here.

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What are the regulations re: lights? Escooters being lit like lighthouses is my preference, because I never see or hear these damned stealth ninja death missiles approaching, while I'm cycling or when disguised as a pedestrian, until after they've nearly killed me.

Edited May 16, 20241 yr by guerney

What are the regulations re: lights? Escooters being lit like lighthouses is my preference, because I never see or hear these damned stealth ninja death machines approaching, while I'm cycling or when disguised as a pedestrian, until after they've nearly killed me.

E-scooters will have to be fitted with front and rear lights and two independent braking systems so that if one fails the other will still work.

They will not be required to have indicators but if they do, they must be amber.

 

 

How bright? Lights I've seen on e-scooters thus far, have been near as dammit invisible dim tokens.

 

"It will be illegal to have a seat on an e-Scooter and for more than one person to travel on an e-Scooter. "

 

If the same laws were adopted here, I doubt it'd stop this family school run:

 

 

https://vimeo.com/913290218

Edited May 16, 20241 yr by guerney

Here we go, F the pedestrians

"Legal in public places", so it looks like they will be able to be used on pavements as in the rest of the EU, except Paris where the sensible city authority has banned them altogether now.

 

Here pavement riding won't be possible as the law stands, since e-scooters at present are motor vehicles requiring a driving licence.

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Not for use on pavements, no seat, not for carrying goods according to gov. ie

Edited May 16, 20241 yr by Craiggor 2

What are the regulations re: lights? Escooters being lit like lighthouses is my preference, because I never see or hear these damned stealth ninja death missiles approaching, while I'm cycling or when disguised as a pedestrian, until after they've nearly killed me.

 

This one has plenty of lights on it and should suit you.

 

https://dualtron.uk/products/dualtron-x-limited

Not for use on pavements, no seat, not for carrying goods according to gov. ie

 

Thanks, so not "all public places".

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This one has plenty of lights on it and should suit you.

 

https://dualtron.uk/products/dualtron-x-limited

 

I found one exactly like that dumped on the side of the road. I plan to live stream broadcast it's long grisly torture and dismemberment, until all escooters surrender:

 

https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/scavenging-escooter-found-apparently-dead-to-make-batteries.44723/

 

Are Dualtron's lights too puny for it's supposed speed? Octo, at least.

Edited May 17, 20241 yr by guerney

Which part of Ireland, Northern or the rest of Ireland?

Which part of Ireland, Northern or the rest of Ireland?

 

The Republic of Ireland, the South. As an EU member they are clearly following the rest of the EU.

 

It's unlikely Stormont will make a decision for the North before our British e-scooter trial is concluded.

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Great business opportunity, making all the existing, faster scoots illegitimate, sell a whole load more.

20kph stickers, quick reprogram, "bish bash bosh, loadsa money" :-)

 

https://gadgetplus.ie/product/xiaomi-mi-electric-scooter-essential/

No stock, doh, they dropped off there, aren't they conveniently tipped off by their lobbyist? And why would there be customs duty in the "free movement of goods.." EUww?

 

Used to carry a little passenger on my kick scooter. Don't think I'd be able now. Left it outside shop once, w.london, nicked while we were inside. So, y, fold it up and take inside, or..zip, its gone!

 

https://www.levyelectric.com/resources/creative-ways-to-repurpose-or-dispose-of-old-electric-scooters

Edited May 29, 20241 yr by MikelBikel

The penalties are not that high (although scooters can be confiscated) so I suspect many will continue using what they already have e.g

Exceeding the maximum design speed €50,

Exceeding the maximum continuous rated power of the electric motor, or combination of electric motors €50,

Exceeding the dimensions provided for in that regulation €50 etc

 

https://www.rsa.ie/docs/default-source/road-safety/e-scooters-faqs-for-website.pdf?

 

PS Scooter riders are getting it easy (imo). Similar type offences with an 'e- bike' are more serious as they can be considered an 'e-moped' in certain situations (e.g. throttle with motor not cutting out when pedaling stops etc

 

What fines apply to e-mopeds?

All e-mopeds are classed as Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (MPVs)*, like a car or motorbike, and therefore the same penalty points and related fines apply.

Edited May 29, 20241 yr by Sturmey

Exceeding the maximum continuous rated power of the electric motor, or combination of electric motors €50,

That would cause every single ebiker and most scooters to have to pay the fine every time they used their vehicle. What does it mean? How will they measure it?

That would cause every single ebiker and most scooters to have to pay the fine every time they used their vehicle. What does it mean? How will they measure it?

 

I doubt they will measure it. Like us, they will go by what the makers label and seller says it is.

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I doubt they will measure it. Like us, they will go by what the makers label and seller says it is.

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It says exceeding the rated power, not using a motor that has a higher rated power than is allowed!

Cyclist critically hurt in e-scooter hit-and-run

"The woman was sent to hospital with "potentially life-threatening injuries"

A cyclist has been hospitalised after her bicycle collided with an e-scooter that left the scene."

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgerjnwd0qo

I am planning to buy an electric scooter and am hesitating between Xiaomi and Weroll. My friend suggested that I buy Weroll because of its excellent after-sales service and its reputation in Germany.

 

REPORTED.

 

An advertising plug for the brand and that not even spelled correctly, should be Werolle. This brand doesn't even have a popularity rating in Germany where many are listed as popular and the top brand is Xiaomi.

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