The Government will examine whether further measures need to be taken regarding the licensing and sale of scrambler bikes to the public as part of a “crackdown” on the vehicles. Under the Road Traffic Act 2023, it is illegal to drive scramblers dangerously on public roads or drive them without tax and insurance. Cabinet approved “Grace’s Law” on Wednesday, with Mr O’Brien now set to bring plans back to Cabinet within weeks to ban scrambler bikes in public places, including roads, parks, and carparks. When asked if the Government would consider a ban on the sale of scrambler bikes to people using them for reasons other than farming, Mr Canney said further changes will be examined. Certain scramblers are used for sporting purposes, for sporting reasons, we've got to work through that.”There will also be provisions to confiscate and destroy scrambler bikes.

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2026 16:03 UTC