Written answers

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Cycling Policy

Photo of Emer HigginsEmer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider issuing a directive that cyclists and scooter users should have bells on their bicycle or scooter for safety reasons when using public roads or parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53048/22]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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The Road Traffic and Roads Bill, which is currently before the Seanad, will provide powers to regulate powered personal transporters, including vehicles such as e-scooters. The need for audible warning devices for e-scooters will be considered by my department in the context of those regulations.

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