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E-Scooter Ban Gains Political Momentum | Cork News
The Irish government is seriously considering a full ban on e-scooters after the Taoiseach and Garda Commissioner voiced support, citing safety concerns. Current rules require riders to be 16 and limit speeds to 20 km/h, but many scooters on the road don’t comply. Amazon and AliExpress have stopped selling non-compliant models, prompting political praise and calls for other retailers to follow suit. One politician even argued that scooters capable of 16 km/h should be banned outright — especially since they’re still being sold to kids in toy stores. Pressure is mounting as lawmakers and…
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