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Case No. 1126Underage e-scooter use, carrying a passenger · Co. Dublin · 17 Aug 2025

Gardaí seize e-scooter from 10-year-old driver in Oldbawn, Dublin

Gardaí seized an e-scooter from a 10-year-old driver carrying a passenger in Oldbawn, Dublin, on 17 August 2025, as the child was six years below the legal driving age of 16 and passengers are not permitted on e-scooters.

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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí seized an e-scooter from a 10-year-old driver who had a passenger (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver was 10 years old, six years below the legal age of 16 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver was carrying a passenger, which is not permitted on an e-scooter (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe two children were heading to the shop (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Oldbawn, Dublin (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, 17 August 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe legal age to drive an e-scooter is 16 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Aug2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí seize e-scooter from 10-year-old headed to shop with passenger on vehicle

    Reports on a specific enforcement action where Gardaí stopped and seized an e-scooter from a 10-year-old in Oldbawn, Dublin, and reminds the public of e-scooter regulations following a recent crash in Listowel, Co Kerry.

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