366. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which compliance with the statutory maximum speed limit of 20 km/h for e-scooters is assessed (details supplied); whether enforcement is based on the actual speed at which an e-scooter is being operated or on the maximum unladen speed capability of the vehicle; the number and types of e-scooters currently available that meet the legal requirements for use on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60762/26]

An e-scooter used on public roads must:

• have a maximum continuous rated power output of 400 watts or less

• have a maximum net weight of 25 kilograms (including batteries)

• have a maximum design speed of 20 kilometres per hour or less

• have wheels with a minimum diameter of 200 millimetres

• be fitted with front and rear lights and reflectors, brakes and a bell

• be fitted with a manufacturer’s plate certifying the power output, weight and design speed

• not have a seat.

An e-scooter that does not meet these technical requirements, set out in SI 199 of 2024, may not legally be used on public roads.

An Garda Síochána are currently enforcing e-scooter speed limits by using dynamometers, which measure the maximum speed an e-scooter can achieve. E-scooters which exceed the 20km/h speed limit during these tests may be confiscated. As with all road traffic legislation, enforcement is a matter for An Garda Síochána.