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Helmet Debate - This time on a segway?!

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    #32
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    They worked out well in the airport, makes sense to have them in the city center


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    #33
    MrScootch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭MrScootch


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

    Mobility scooters that the old folk use don't require any credentials.

    I would classify Segways in that bracket.

    I think there is a statute that specifically refers to a 'mechanically propelled bicycle', which is clearly what this is (two wheels, motor). So yeah, you can't use one of these on the footpath and you would need a license and insurance.
    Sorry, it's the law, no exceptions!
    :)


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    #34
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    MrScootch wrote: »
    I think there is a statute that specifically refers to a 'mechanically propelled bicycle', which is clearly what this is (two wheels, motor). So yeah, you can't use one of these on the footpath and you would need a license and insurance.
    Sorry, it's the law, no exceptions!
    :)
    Most of the electric scooters on the road don't require screeds if they don't exceed a certain KW output.

    I am not sure about these things, I would certainly not want to be on one of these things doing more than 15 mph if I hit a solid object on the ground or a pot hole.


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    #35
    MrScootch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭MrScootch


    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    Most of the electric scooters on the road don't require screeds if they don't exceed a certain KW output.

    I am not sure about these things, I would certainly not want to be on one of these things doing more than 15 mph if I hit a solid object on the ground or a pot hole.
    http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=1728&Lang=1


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    #36
    le petit braquet
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭le petit braquet


    I wonder about their legal status too as much of our legislation "parallels" its UK counterpart. According to the Irish Times report on their introduction, they are only legal in the UK on private property where permission has been granted. It seems that EU regulations preclude their use on roads.

    Step away from that Segway Guard!


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    #37
    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    I think the rule with regard to ins. etc. depends on whether it's propelled or assisted.


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