South Dublin County Council (SDCC) along with An Garda Síochána (AGS) are launching a high-profile multi-agency social media campaign aimed at educating the public on the ‘Safe Use of E-Scooters’.
The campaign commenced on February 7th via SDCC and AGS social media channels, SDCC Libraries, SDCC and AGS public areas.
The campaign focuses on highlighting the rules of the road in relation to e-scooter use, particularly their non-use on footpaths. E-scooter users must use the road. Drivers should give at least 1 metre clearance when overtaking an e-scooter user in speed zones that are 50km/h or under and at least 1.5 metres in speed zones over 50km/h. Motorists sharing the road with e-scooter users should treat them the same as cyclists and consider them a Vulnerable Road User (VRU). E-scooter users are reminded to follow the same rules as
cyclists, ensuring they are visible at all times and equipped with proper lighting front and back.
E-scooter users must be aware that breaking the rules of the road, not following regulations and improper or dangerous use of an e-scooter may result in a fixed charge notice/fine.
Road Safety Officer at South Dublin County Council Orlaith Maguire said ‘the campaign is aimed at educating and creating awareness about the safe use of e-scooters and the traffic regulations relating to them, highlighting that this group of road users fall into the ‘Vulnerable Road User’ category and drivers must remember to treat them accordingly.
Further information can be found at info@sdublincoco.ie