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Scramblers: Irish Government to Ban Scrambler Bikes in Public Places
The Cabinet aims to expedite regulations banning scrambler bikes in public to address road safety and community intimidation after 400 bikes were confiscated, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved immediate drafting of regulations banning scrambler use in all public places, including roads, following Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien's plans.
- After the fatal crash on January 25, the death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch on Ratoath Road, Finglas, prompted Taoiseach Micheál Martin to seek scrambler bike removals last month.
- The regulations will define scramblers, clarify their use, and allow Gardaí to seize vehicles more easily, with rules to be named 'Grace's Law', O'Brien said.
- Sellers and owners of scrambler bikes face enforcement, with around 400 confiscated, and officials seek finality of seizure outcomes to prevent return to owners.
- Critics noted the delay in commencing 2023 Road Traffic Act provisions, while officials say the regulations will `move ahead at speed` with progress expected over the next few weeks and related e-bike rules planned.
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