Parliament examines scrambler bike safety following tragic deaths
The Joint Committee on Justice will scrutinise public safety measures regarding unlawful scrambler bike usage in Ireland. Witnesses include police, road safety experts, and the grieving parents of Grace Lynch, whose death spurred new legislation.
Parliament Scrutinises Scrambler Bike Safety Amid Public Concern
The Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration convened at Leinster House to address escalating worries regarding the use of scrambler bikes in public spaces. The session featured testimony from An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, and motorcycle associations, alongside Martin and Siobhán Lynch, whose daughter Grace died in a 2023 collision involving such a vehicle.
Deputy Matt Carthy highlighted the growing danger posed by these bikes, noting that lives have been lost and communities face intimidation. The meeting focused on the implementation of 'Grace's Law', the Road Traffic (Control of Certain Vehicles) Regulations 2026, which bans scrambler use in public places. Committee members sought to understand enforcement challenges and whether current laws sufficiently protect citizens from anti-social behaviour and future tragedies.