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E-Scooters: The Irish vs UK Approach

E-Scooters: The Irish vs UK Approach

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4th Feb 2025

E-scooters, FOIL, FOIL Ireland, Injury, Jurisdiction, Road Legislation, Valid driving licence

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However, the post-2024 landscape is now bright for e-scooter operators, but perhaps less so for those sharing the public highway with them.

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