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compulsory helmet law

Cyclist riding in hi-vis

“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

From August, the legal age to ride an e-scooter in Ireland will rise from 16 to 18, while users will have to wear helmets and hi-vis clothing

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 18:54
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Cyclists in high-vis

No plans for compulsory helmets and hi-vis for cyclists, Irish government confirms… 24 hours after saying the exact opposite

The introduction of “mandatory PPE for users of bicycles is outside the scope of the current measures” focused on e-scooter and e-bike users, the Department of Transport clarified

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 16:57
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