NAMI electric scooters · Ireland
NAMI Ireland
“Road legal” is not a marketing sticker. For public-area use in Ireland, the scooter and rider must meet the legal and technical rules. Check the manufacturer’s plate and Declaration of Conformity before buying.
Scooter requirements for public use
- Maximum design speed of 20 km/h or less
- Maximum continuous rated motor output of 400 W or less
- Maximum weight of 25 kg including batteries
- Wheels at least 200 mm in diameter
- Front and rear lights, reflectors, brakes and a bell or audible warning device
- Manufacturer plate showing the required technical information
- CE marking and the appropriate Declaration of Conformity
Rider rules
- Rider must be at least 16
- 20 km/h road speed limit
- No footpaths, pedestrianised areas or motorways
- No passenger, seat or goods-carrying
- No holding or using a mobile phone
- Cycle lanes, bus lanes and permitted public roads may be used subject to the rules
How to check before purchasing
- Read the exact variant specification—not a different international version.
- Check the manufacturer plate for power, weight and design speed.
- Ask for the Declaration of Conformity and confirm CE marking.
- Confirm lights, reflectors, brakes, warning device and wheel diameter.
- Do not assume an app speed limit converts a high-power scooter into a compliant low-power scooter.
Private-land models: Scooters above the Irish limits are not legal on public roads. Product availability does not mean public-road eligibility.
Irish rain and IP ratings
IPX5 or IPX6 describes a test level, not permission to ride through floods or pressure wash a scooter. Check the rating of the exact components and the warranty terms.
Capel Street support
Ask the Lifty team to identify the exact Irish-market configuration before ordering. The Dublin 1 workshop can also discuss maintenance and compatible wet-weather protection services.
Road-legal e-scooter FAQs
Are electric scooters legal in Ireland?
Compliant low-power e-scooters have been legal in public areas since 20 May 2024, subject to the technical and rider rules.
Does a 20 km/h setting make any scooter legal?
No. Power, weight, design speed, equipment, manufacturer plate and conformity requirements also matter.
Is insurance required for a compliant low-power e-scooter?
The RSA says registration, motor tax, insurance and a driving licence are not required for a compliant low-power e-scooter. Higher-power scooters are not legal on public roads under this category.