E-scooters - New laws on the use of e-scooters in Ireland
From 20 May 2024, new laws have be introduced to make e-scooters legal in Ireland. Users must be 16 or older and obey a speed limit of 20km/h. E-scooters are banned from footpaths and users can't carry passengers.
Key rules
From 20 May 2024, e-scooter users must:
- Be 16 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.