Gardaí in Louth have seized six electric scooters following a recent operation targeting illegal use in Drogheda.
The operation was carried out by the Drogheda Roads Policing Unit after complaints from members of the public. The scooters were seized for a number of offences including use on footpaths, riders being under 16 and issues relating to power and regulation breaches.
The move follows an incident in Duleek earlier this month where a 13 year old boy was caught driving an e scooter dangerously along the main street.
Under current legislation, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 16 to use an e scooter.
The Garda operation has received a positive response on social media, with many calling for increased enforcement.
One woman wrote: “Great start, it just needs to be done every day and not just by this unit but by regular and foot patrols too. School roads need observing, the amount of them flying up around Marley’s Lane and Rathmullen Road, carrying their friends underage, swerving in and around cars, and the new thing of tilting them like wheelies is so dangerous. Still, it is how they are being used and abused.”
Another person commented: “Well done. But I’ve seen these things driven by under-16s carrying younger passengers. It would be great if the public could report these instances.”
