The government has finally introduced the necessary regulations to bring electric rideables into the modern era of Irish transport. This change confirms that our collective focus on sustainable mobility is being taken seriously by those in power. We should take a moment to appreciate this progress as we monitor how …
May 18, 2019
Final supporters
Lately, Electric Scooters and other eRides are being seized by Garda, on a daily basis.
Legally speaking, they currently are Mechanically Propelled Vehicles that require driving license, insurance and motor tax.
They currently can't be registered for motor tax, so they can't be insured either.
It is a grey area, as other European countries have new laws allowing the use of these vehicles, while Ireland uses the 1961 Road Traffic Act as the law for these.
eScooters and other eRides are eco-friendly and sustainable.
Electric rideables on roads mean less pollution, less traffic and less noise.
Their legality in public roads should be reconsidered.
Please sign the petition and help us make it happen.
Let's make Ireland a place of freedom for choice of personal mobility options.
Updates
May 3, 2019
Reaching five hundred signatures shows that many people are ready for a modern approach to personal transport in Ireland. This milestone reflects a genuine desire to update our outdated traffic laws for a more sustainable future.
Reached 500 supporters
May 3, 2019
April 28, 2019
The feedback I receive lately reflects a growing frustration among commuters who simply want a modern way to travel. I have been documenting the stories of those who have had their vehicles seized to ensure these experiences are presented clearly to the relevant authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
April 19, 2019
April 17, 2019
The steady growth of this petition illustrates how many people rely on these modern transit options. Reaching the first hundred signatures will confirm that this issue requires immediate attention from lawmakers who are currently relying on outdated legislation.
299 Comments
They should be regulated to a max speed and weight, and then treated equally as bikes. They are only as dangerous as bikes, and in most cases already a lot slower than fast cyclists. People should be encouraged to use public transport, scooters, and bikes to reduce traffic and pollution in Ireland.
People uses electric bicycles,Deliveroo rides on electric vehicles , there are Live escooter rents :o ,why then I am persecuted by using my electric scooter to survive in Galway terrific traffic?
Under current law my grandmother cannot use s mobility scooter. My cousin with Downs cant use an electric wheelchair. This must be a human rights issue not just road tax and insurance issues.
It's crazy how SUVs were allowed to proliferate in cities in last few years, but all this effort is going into seizing electric scooters and other electric personal mobility. The former is proven to be deadly. The latter is virtually harmless.
I really think a speed-limited version of these needs to be legalised. They get people out of cars, they're (relative to cars) good for the environment, they're an advance. If the speed is limited to say 20km/h this would be a good addition to the road vehicles.
dezvoltare aplicatii ios - https://web-think.md/ro/
Hope this works some day.
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The government has finally introduced the necessary regulations to bring electric rideables into the modern era of Irish transport. This change confirms that our collective focus on sustainable mobility is being taken seriously by those in power. We should take a moment to appreciate this progress as we monitor how …
May 18, 2019
Final supporters
Lately, Electric Scooters and other eRides are being seized by Garda, on a daily basis.
Legally speaking, they currently are Mechanically Propelled Vehicles that require driving license, insurance and motor tax.
They currently can't be registered for motor tax, so they can't be insured either.
It is a grey area, as other European countries have new laws allowing the use of these vehicles, while Ireland uses the 1961 Road Traffic Act as the law for these.
eScooters and other eRides are eco-friendly and sustainable.
Electric rideables on roads mean less pollution, less traffic and less noise.
Their legality in public roads should be reconsidered.
Please sign the petition and help us make it happen.
Let's make Ireland a place of freedom for choice of personal mobility options.
Updates
May 3, 2019
Reaching five hundred signatures shows that many people are ready for a modern approach to personal transport in Ireland. This milestone reflects a genuine desire to update our outdated traffic laws for a more sustainable future.
Reached 500 supporters
May 3, 2019
April 28, 2019
The feedback I receive lately reflects a growing frustration among commuters who simply want a modern way to travel. I have been documenting the stories of those who have had their vehicles seized to ensure these experiences are presented clearly to the relevant authorities.
Reached 100 supporters
April 19, 2019
April 17, 2019
The steady growth of this petition illustrates how many people rely on these modern transit options. Reaching the first hundred signatures will confirm that this issue requires immediate attention from lawmakers who are currently relying on outdated legislation.
299 Comments
I have 2 escooters and a hybrid car. I use the escooters more often than the car. My car is a hybrid but it still costs a lot to run. The escooters are cheaper to run, create less traffic and easy to transport anywhere. No extra cost for parking or time wasting looking for one. Should be made legal, its the future.
They should be regulated to a max speed and weight, and then treated equally as bikes. They are only as dangerous as bikes, and in most cases already a lot slower than fast cyclists. People should be encouraged to use public transport, scooters, and bikes to reduce traffic and pollution in Ireland.
People uses electric bicycles,Deliveroo rides on electric vehicles , there are Live escooter rents :o ,why then I am persecuted by using my electric scooter to survive in Galway terrific traffic?
Under current law my grandmother cannot use s mobility scooter. My cousin with Downs cant use an electric wheelchair. This must be a human rights issue not just road tax and insurance issues.
It's crazy how SUVs were allowed to proliferate in cities in last few years, but all this effort is going into seizing electric scooters and other electric personal mobility. The former is proven to be deadly. The latter is virtually harmless.
I really think a speed-limited version of these needs to be legalised. They get people out of cars, they're (relative to cars) good for the environment, they're an advance. If the speed is limited to say 20km/h this would be a good addition to the road vehicles.
dezvoltare aplicatii ios - https://web-think.md/ro/
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I have 2 escooters and a hybrid car. I use the escooters more often than the car. My car is a hybrid but it still costs a lot to run. The escooters are cheaper to run, create less traffic and easy to transport anywhere. No extra cost for parking or time wasting looking for one. Should be made legal, its the future.