By Irish electric scooter legislation is now a reality since the government approved a new Road Traffic Bill. Basically, this bill states that e-scooters and e-bikes are now permitted on Irish roads.
Cormac Reynolds, speaking for Green Electric Scooters, said that they have received this news with great appreciation and are eagerly awaiting further details. But at the moment we are not completely certain what those details include although we are pretty sure we can guess.
The probability is that the Irish Electric Scooter Legislation will soon be mirrored in other European nations. This increases the likelihood that we will begin seeing more and more electric scooters and riders that meet the following requirements.
- 25kmph speed limit
- Variable speed limit in busier areas
- Legal requirements for helmets unlikely
- A Possible 250w cap on motor size
- Ban on cruise control
- No requirement for tax or insurance
- Possibly a minimum age of usage of 16+
But these are only educated guesses at what the legislation may be considering. In the meantime, we will have to wait and see what the legislation decides to do. It is important that we understand the basic framework of the plan, says Cormac Reynolds OF greenelectricscooters.ie, as it is quite likely to be repeated in other countries in the near future.
Irish Electric Scooter Law Late in EU
The Republic has been the very last of the EU members to legislate e-scooters. Ireland is actually facing a growing problem with serious transportation issues and further problems with congestion in many urban areas. This means that many commuters are wasting much valuable time and e-scooters and e-bikes could be the solution that changes all this.
Furthermore, the implications of e-scooters on the environment are equally impressive. The fact that e-bikes and e-scooters are basically emissions-free and this will go a long way in improving the air quality in especially crowded urban areas. Nevertheless, even though they are emission-free this doesn’t necessarily mean they are sure to solve all problems with congestion. Furthermore, emissions-free may accurately describe the operation of e-scooters, but this doesn’t describe the production thereof.
But it is true that electric scooters are a great option for those looking to improve their commute in and around urban areas. According to stats, roughly 68% of e-scooters are used to travel less than 5 miles and 23% less than one mile. This will certainly cut down on the use of cars used to make the same trip.
Even though the legislation is generally a positive thing, there are still exact details being laid out. The final touches will be completed soon, but we will most likely have to wait till the following year for things to be brought to full fruition.
