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Should there be an age limit on escooters?

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has decided not to set an age limit on using e-scooters on public r...

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09.29 26 Apr 2022


Should there be an age limit on escooters?


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Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has decided not to set an age limit on using e-scooters on public roads.   His decision put him at odds with the Road Safety Authority, which wanted him to include an age limit of 16 in the new road traffic bill. We ask should there be an age limit on scooters? To discuss further Shane was joined on the show by Transport Commentator and Former Director of Consumer Affairs for AA Ireland, Conor Faughnan.

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