Further Information
The annual motor tax rate for all e-mopeds is the same as for electric motorcycles, at €35. Details of how to pay motor tax on new and previously taxed vehicles are available at www.motortax.ie.
The annual motor tax rate for all e-mopeds is the same as for electric motorcycles, at €35. Details of how to pay motor tax on new and previously taxed vehicles are available at www.motortax.ie.
The The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 introduced a new category for light electric vehicles, including e-scooters, and clarified the definition of electric bicycles and e-mopeds There are four main types: e-scooters, e-bikes, L1e-A e-mopeds and L1e-B e- …
An L1e-B e-moped is a battery-powered cycle, with a maximum power of 4,000 watts and a maximum speed of 45 kilometres per hour. They may be pedal- or throttle-assisted:
E-scooters can be legally used on public roads only if they meet the technical and usage requirements for the category. Note that users must be 16 or older, not carry passengers or goods, and obey a speed limit of 20 kilometres per hour.
An L1e-A e-moped is a battery-powered, pedal-assisted cycle, with a maximum power of 1,000 watts and a maximum speed of 25 kilometres per hour.
• Obey all rules of the road, particularly for traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, pelican crossings and zebra crossings
The The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 introduces legal categories for light electric vehicles into Irish legislation, and sets out the regulations for their use. Light electric vehicles are battery-powered, zero-emission vehicles such as e-scooters and e …
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The proposal is designed to accelerate the goal of reducing Ireland’s adult smoking rate to less than 5% of the population, in line with government policy. Currently, 18% of the population over the age of 15 are smokers. Preliminary legal advice suggests …
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In response to the need to increase participation levels amongst young girls and women, a number of new policies have been introduced, in addition to significant funding provided under our Women in Sport Programme. At grassroots level in sport, I have …
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The livestreaming event will shine a light on these historic sites, each of which is an intrinsic part of their local community and economy, and are truly special places for visitors to enjoy. The performances will take place at Portumna Castle, Co Galway; …