REVEALED: What are the fines for breaching the new e-scooter regulations?
New rules for use of electric scooters on public roads will come into effect from next Monday
Details of the fines which will apply to e-scooter users who breach the newly-introduced regulations have been revealed by the Road Safety Authority.
The new rules that set out new legal and safe technical parameters and usage of e-scooters and e-bikes will come into effect from Monday next, May 20.
The regulations, which were signed into law on Tuesday, lay out the rules of the road for people choosing to use light electric vehicles. Enforcement will be a matter for members of An Garda Síochana.
From Monday, e-scooters can legally be used by people aged over 16 on local, regional and national roads and on cycle and bus lanes. They cannot be used to carry goods or passengers and their use will not be permitted on footpaths, pedestrianised areas or on motorways.
The regulations stipulate that e-scooters should have a maximum speed of 20km/h when being used on public roads.
Full list of of Fixed Charge Notices that will apply to e-scooters, from May 20
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Electric scooter exceeding the speed limit - €50
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Driving an electric scooter in a public place without reasonable consideration for other people using the place - €50
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Failure to stop electric scooter for a school warden sign - €50
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Failure to stop an electric scooter when so required by a member of Garda Síochána - €50
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Using an electric scooter to carry goods - €50
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Using an electric scooter to carry passengers - €50
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Using an electric scooter equipped with a seat - €50
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Modifying an electric scooter in a manner that is prohibited in that regulation - €50
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Towing another vehicle, any equipment, implement or any other item - €50
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Using an electric scooter that is not roadworthy - €50
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Exceeding the maximum design speed - €50
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Exceeding the maximum continuous rated power of the electric motor, or combination of electric motors - €50
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Exceeding the dimensions provided for in that regulation - €50
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Failure to fit a braking device in accordance with that regulation - €50
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Failure to fit lighting and reflectors in accordance with that regulation - €50
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Failure to fit an audible warning device, bell or horn in accordance with that regulation - €50
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Failure to fit wheels and tyres in accordance with that regulation - €50
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Driving an electric scooter along or across a footway, other than for access or egress - €50
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Failure by driver of an electric scooter to obey traffic lights - €50
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Failure by driver of an electric scooter to obey traffic lights/signs at a railway level crossing - €50
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Driving an electric scooter into a pedestrianised street or area other than on a cycle track - €50
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Failure by driver of an electric scooter to obey cycle traffic lights - €50
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Holding a mobile phone while driving an electric scooter - €50
According to the RSA, breaking the Rules of the Road, not following regulations and improper or dangerous use of an e-scooter will likely result in a fixed charge notice.
Motorists sharing the road with e-scooters should follow the same guidelines as for sharing the road with people who cycle.
Drivers should give at least one metre clearance when overtaking an e-scooter user in speed zones that are 50 km/h or under, and at least 1.5 metres in speed zones over 50 km/h.