E-scooters not legal on public roads, Minister says

Transport Minister Shane Ross says scooters, segways, hoverboards and any other powered personal transporters are only legal to use on private property.

E-scooters not legal on public roads, Minister says
Tue, 03 Sep, 2019 - 11:42
Digital Desk staff

Retailers have been warned they must tell people buying e-scooters that they are not legal on public roads.

Transport Minister Shane Ross says scooters, segways, hoverboards and any other powered personal transporters are only legal to use on private property.

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