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E-Scooters Under Fire | Cork News
E-scooters are facing a major crackdown as the government tightens rules ahead of a potential ban. Starting August, riders must be 18, helmets and high-vis gear are mandatory, and scooters will soon be treated like motor vehicles—requiring licenses and registration. With over 1,400 scooters seized and nearly 800 prosecutions this year, safety is the driving force. Alarmingly, pediatric brain injuries linked to e-scooters have surged 50% in 12 months, with 1-2 kids daily arriving at ERs with injuries. Sales to minors and unsafe models will be banned, and police will gain UK-style legal…
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