Seizures of high-powered e-scooters and scramblers spike, but no crackdown on shops selling illegal vehiclesMajor jump in seizures of illegal e-scooters and scramblers in wake of death of Grace LynchStill no state agency willing to crack down on retailers selling overpowered scooters that can travel well above legal 20kmh limitMedic warns of catastrophic brain injuriesCouncillor calls for clarity on laws around selling illegal vehiclesMany sales reps found to be openly selling E-Scooters that can reach 80kmphSarah O'Mahony and Conor Feehan Yesterday at 06:30Garda seizures of illegal high-powered e-scooters, scrambler bikes, e-bikes, mini-motorbikes and quads have multiplied since last year, figures obtained by the Irish Independent show.

Source: Irish Independent March 12, 2026 01:03 UTC