New technology in place to police e-scooter use in Mayo towns

Members of Mayo Roads Policing have been conducting checks on e-scooters in Castlebar and Ballina using their new dynamometer technology.

Fixed charge penalty notices have been issued for a number of offences.

They included:

Use of an e-scooter on a footpath.

Exceeding the 20kph speed limit.

Since May 30, 2024, e-scooter users must be 16 years or older.

Gardaí have also advised that e-scooters must be driven on the left side allowed in cycle lanes or bus lanes and on regional or national roads

They must have lights, a bell or audible warning device, reflectors, brakes and the e-scooter must be kept in a roadworthy condition at all times

Users follow the same rules of the road that apply to cyclists, including traffic lights, road signs and all types of pedestrian crossings

Users must obey signals given by a garda or school warden.

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.