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E-scooters to be banned for under 16s from next week

E-scooters to be banned for under 16s from next week
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E-scooters are to be banned for under 16-year-olds from next week.

From next Monday, electric scooters will be legal, but those under 16 cannot use them in a public place.

The new regulations from the Department of Transport have set a speed limit of 20km an hour on all public roads.

The legislation also states scooters cannot be fitted with a seat and can only carry one person at a time.

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E-scooters must be safe and roadworthy and must be fitted with front and back lights, as well as reflectors.

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