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Is Your E-Scooter Legal in Ireland | Cork News
A Cork-based developer has launched safescoot.ie, a free, user-friendly tool to help Irish riders determine if their electric scooter is legal on the road—no more digging through confusing government sites. The site instantly checks specs like speed, weight, lights, and seating to flag seizure risk, with over 1,400 scooters seized by Gardaí this year alone. As regulations evolve and e-bikes (even some sold as “bikes”) may soon fall under stricter rules, the developer plans to expand the tool—inspired by a local councillor’s warning about misleading sales. Built in just five days after months…
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