Dr. Gail Davison from the Royal Belfast Hospital reports over 120 children have been treated for injuries related to e-scooters and e-bikes in the last two years. The rise in incidents, including severe injuries and bystander accidents, has led her to label the situation as an epidemic, urging parents to take responsibility.
Despite existing laws that restrict e-scooter use to private land, many children are riding them illegally in public spaces. This raises significant safety concerns, as most injured children were not wearing helmets and many incidents involved serious injuries requiring medical intervention.