E-Scooters Under Fire Across Europe | Belfast News

Ireland is cracking down on e-scooters with new rules set to roll out next month—no riding for under-18s, mandatory helmets and high-vis jackets—and later this year, sales to minors will be illegal, plus registration, licensing, taxes, and insurance will be introduced to curb a 50% spike in injuries. While some push for a full ban, others warn it could worsen traffic. Globally, Greece, Brussels, Paris, Madrid, and Prague have already banned rentals due to accidents and littering, while Melbourne and Paris restrict private scooters to over-16s and over-14s respectively. The UK bans private scooters on roads entirely, relying on rental trials for adults only. No universal solution in sight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6776ff2889985cc9