Further Information
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From: Department of Transport
- Published on: 15 May 2024
- Last updated on: 3 July 2024
- E-Scooters, E-Bikes and E-Mopeds Overview
- Vehicle Registration
- Motor Tax
- Category AM Driver’s Licence
- Rules of the Road
- Advice Note for Local Authorities: Shared Micromobility Services
E-Scooters, E-Bikes and E-Mopeds Overview
- Download an overview of all definitions, specifications, requirements and restrictions in our Item was unpublished or removed
- Visit the RSA website on Frequently Asked Questions about e-scooters.
- Visit the RSA page on E-Bikes and E-Mopeds for Road Users for Frequently Asked Questions.
- Visit the RSA E-Scooter campaign page.
Vehicle Registration
Visit the Revenue website for more information on what is required to register a vehicle: https://www.revenue.ie/en/vrt/vehicle-registration-tax/vrt-and-registration.aspx
Motor Tax
The annual motor tax rate for all e-mopeds is the same as for electric motorcycles, at €35. Details of how to pay motor tax on new and previously taxed vehicles are available at www.motortax.ie.
Motor tax for e-mopeds can be paid online at www.motortax.ie or at your local motor tax office.
Category AM Driver’s Licence
Visit the Road Safety Authority website for more information on gaining an AM Category driver’s licence: Moped and light quadricycle - AM
Rules of the Road
Visit the Road Safety Authority website for more information on the rules of the road: Rules of the Road from the RSA
Advice Note for Local Authorities: Shared Micromobility Services
View or download the Advice Note for Shared Micromobility Services Advice Note for Local Authorities: Shared Micromobility Services.
Visit the Road Safety Authority website for more information on Shared Micromobility Services. Shared Micromobility Services