570. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if a review of the regulations governing L1e-A e-mopeds (pedal or throttle assisted) is being undertaken or considered. [58412/26]

571. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if a review of the regulations governing pedal-assisted electric bikes is being undertaken or considered. [58413/26]

572. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if a review of the regulations governing the upper speed of pedal-assisted electric bikes is being undertaken. [58414/26]

573. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if a review of the regulations governing the upper speed of L1e-A e-mopeds (pedal or throttle assisted) is being undertaken. [58415/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 to 573, inclusive, together.

The regulatory framework governing L1e-A e-mopeds is based on EU type-approval legislation and reflected in domestic law. As such, no specific review of these technical specifications is currently under way.

Under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, an e-bike is a bicycle with an electric motor up to 250 Watts, where the motor cuts out when pedalling stops (known as pedal assisted) or the speed reaches 25 kph. E-bikes are treated as regular bicycles and may be used in cycle lanes.

L1e-A e-mopeds are more powerful electrically assisted cycles and are classified as mechanically propelled vehicles. An L1e-A e-moped is a battery-powered, pedal- or throttle-assisted cycle with a maximum continuous rated power of 1,000 watts and a maximum speed of 25 km/h. This classification is set out in Annex I of EU Regulation 168/2013.

The safety of all road users remains a priority for my Department, and relevant measures continue to be kept under ongoing review.