E-Scooter Seizures Up 442% in First Three Months of 2026 - Moynihan
Published on: 10 July 2026
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid West Shane Moynihan has said new Garda figures show the importance of continued enforcement action against the dangerous and antisocial use of e-scooters, e-bikes, scramblers and quad bikes.
The figures show that incidents involving e-scooters being seized or detained increased from 139 in the first quarter of 2025 to 754 in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 442%.
Incidents involving e-bikes increased from 46 to 140, while scrambler incidents rose from 33 to 94 and quad bike incidents increased from 7 to 17.
Commenting on the figures, Deputy Moynihan said:
"The increase in the number of vehicles being seized or detained shows the scale of Garda activity targeting the dangerous and antisocial use of these vehicles.
"Residents regularly raise concerns about scramblers, e-scooters and high-powered e-bikes being driven dangerously through parks, housing estates and public spaces. When used irresponsibly, they are putting pedestrians, cyclists and other road users at risk, while also causing serious nuisance for local communities.
Deputy Moynihan added:
"I want to acknowledge the work being done by Gardaí on the ground and the commitment of Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to ensuring they have the backing needed to keep communities safe. Fianna Fáil has always been clear that everyone has the right to feel safe in their community, and high-visibility policing is a key part of delivering that.
"We need to accompany this focus in enforcement with safety-focused regulations, such as insurance and registration requirements which I have been advocating for some months now.
"Our communities deserve to feel safe and secure. That's why it's so important that Gardaí have the resources, powers and support they need to continue targeting dangerous and antisocial behaviour.
"People should be able to enjoy their local parks, walk through their estates and use public spaces without having to worry about dangerous driving or intimidation. Continued enforcement is an important part of making that happen."
Deputy Moynihan said continued enforcement, alongside public awareness and responsible use of e-scooters and e-bikes, will be important in improving safety and reducing antisocial behaviour.
