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Irish Mirror
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Cian O'Broin

E-scooter riders viewed as second-most dangerous road users in Ireland, according to new study

E-scooter riders are viewed as the second-most dangerous road users in Ireland.

This is according to new research from Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC, with approximately 20 per cent of road users believing this.

The survey, which polled 1,000 adults nationwide, was conducted by iReach Insights on behalf of Aviva.

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Young men were viewed as the most dangerous road users (34 per cent), while 17 per cent believe that cyclists are the most dangerous.

Older women were cited as the most dangerous road users by 10 per cent of respondents, with 8 per cent claiming that older men are.

Commenting on the research, Billy Shannon of Aviva said there were 26 more fatal accidents and 19 more deaths last year than were recorded in 2021 on Irish roads.

"Behind each of these dreadful statistics are families and friends whose lives have changed forever following the untimely deaths of their loved ones," he said.

Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has confirmed that an upcoming Road Traffic and Roads Bill will regulate the use of e-scooters this year.

Minister Ryan has indicated that a clause will be inserted in the Bill stating that e-scooter users must travel under 25km/h if they want to avoid insurance and tax.

"If implemented, it is imperative that this law be enforced for the safety of other road users and, to better protect pedestrians," Mr Shannon said of the law.

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