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E-Scooter Safety Rules Are Changing | Dublin News
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E-scooters are getting a major safety overhaul: riders must be 18, wear helmets and high-vis vests, and face penalties—including fines for adults buying scooters for minors. Starting September, owners will need licenses and registrations. These rules follow a 50% spike in head injury hospitalizations, sparked by reckless riding and pedestrian collisions. While supporters praise e-scooters as eco-friendly, time-saving transit, critics warn of rising dangers and call for stricter controls like insurance and speed limits. The debate centers on balancing accessibility with safety without pushing users back into cars.
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