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Rider nine times over the limit was arrested on illegal e-scooter by Mayo Gardaí
An Garda Síochána in Mayo have arrested a rider after detecting an illegal e-scooter travelling at excessive speed and in a dangerous manner.
The incident occurred when the Mayo Roads Policing Unit stopped the e-scooter, which was recorded travelling at 36km/h and being driven erratically in the middle of the road.
Gardaí confirmed that the rider was intoxicated at the time of the stop and was subsequently arrested and brought to a Garda station. An evidential breath test revealed the individual was almost nine times over the legal alcohol limit.
The e-scooter was seized, with officers noting it significantly exceeded legal specifications. It was equipped with a 52V 18Ah battery, a 1200W motor and had a top speed of up to 50km/h.
Gardaí stressed that such vehicles are illegal for use on public roads in Ireland due to exceeding permitted limits on speed, power and weight.
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Gardaí confirmed the rider will now face prosecution before the courts.
The incident has prompted renewed warnings around the safe and legal use of e-scooters. Under current regulations, users must not exceed a speed of 20km/h and are strictly prohibited from operating an e-scooter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
An Garda Síochána also highlighted the serious risks involved, warning that collisions at higher speeds can have fatal consequences.
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