Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
810. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the breakdown of the number of mobile dynamometer machines, per local election area, in each local authority that are available to an Garda Síochána, in tabular form. [9658/26]
View answerThe Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 provide that an e-scooter must have a maximum design speed of 20 kilometres per hour or less. An e-scooter which does not meet the technical requirements may not legally be used on public roads.
I am advised that An Garda Síochána launched its E-Scooter/E-bike Dynamometer Proof of Concept exercise in April 2025. This trial involved the deployment of four portable dynamometers designed to measure the maximum capable speed that an e-scooter or e-bike could achieve. These devices were deployed to each Garda Region (DMR, Eastern, Southern and North Western) with each Region maintaining autonomy on where the dynamometer could be deployed within the Region. Dedicated targeted operations took place with a particular focus on urban areas and larger towns.
I am also informed by An Garda Síochána that the evaluation period has now been concluded following the use of the four dynamometer devices nationally. The evaluation focused on the practical use of this technology by Gardaí, its benefits and limitations in an operational environment and the impact on driver behaviour and public interest that the use of the devices generated.
I understand that Garda management are currently assessing options regarding the purchase and allocation of dynamometers to roads policing units.
