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Shock over footage of E-scooter driving down the M50

There are calls for stricter enforcement of E-scooter rules after footage emerged of someone ridi...
Michael Staines
Michael Staines

09.26 12 Jun 2023


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Shock over footage of E-scoote...

Shock over footage of E-scooter driving down the M50

Michael Staines
Michael Staines

09.26 12 Jun 2023


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There are calls for stricter enforcement of E-scooter rules after footage emerged of someone riding one down the M50 in Dublin.

The footage, shared widely on social media, shows the rider hurtling down the busy motorway wearing a high-viz but no helmet.

They veer across lanes before entering the hard shoulder and taking the exit for Ballymun.

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Vehicles that can't maintain a speed of at least 50kph are not permitted on the M50.

Most E-scooters can go no faster than 25kph – although some models can hit speeds of 48kph.

The incident has prompted calls for greater enforcement of E-scooters rules.

There were 746 traffic incidents involving E-scooters in the country last year - including 554 collisions.

With reporting from Stephanie Rohan.


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