Six e-scooters seized in Louth Garda operation targeting illegal use
By Jason Newman
Published 24th Apr 2026, 19:59 BST
Drogheda Roads Policing Unit detect offences including underage riding and footpath use
An Garda Síochána in Louth have carried out an enforcement operation in Drogheda targeting the illegal use of e-scooters.
The Roads Policing Unit (RPU) in Drogheda seized six e-scooters during the operation, with a range of offences detected.
These included riders using e-scooters on footpaths, individuals under the legal minimum age of 16 operating the vehicles, and breaches relating to power-to-weight ratio limits.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by An Garda Síochána to improve safety and ensure compliance with regulations governing the use of e-scooters on public roads and spaces.