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Public urged not to gift e-scooters to children at Christmas

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Public urged not to gift e-scooters to children at Christmas

Ahead of the Christmas period, parents and guardians across the north west are being urged not buy e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for children.

New laws introduced earlier this year saw under 16s prohibited to use e-scooters under law.

The RSA is reminding the public that the vehicles pose significant safety risks to children.

Drumshanbo-based Sinn Féin Councillor Brendan Barr says a number of concerns have been raised over possible accidents and near misses and the safety of all is paramount:

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