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-bikes. From 20 May 2024, users of light electric vehicles will need to know and follow the regulations for their vehicle category. This important step will improve the safety of other road users, as well as the vehicle users themselves.
Visit Find Your Category to understand the new categories for light electric vehicles. The technical and usage requirements for each category are explained in detail in the e-Scooters, e-Bikes, L1e-A e-Mopeds and L1e-B Mopeds sections.
Download an overview of all definitions, specifications, requirements and restrictions in our Micromobillity Overview Table