This distressing video shows the devastation caused by scrambler crashes in Dublin as two Fianna Fail TDs put forward a bill to tackle the use of the illegal bikes.
Dublin North West TD Paul McAuliffe shared the video on his social media page ahead of the proposed bill which details a range of solutions and legislative changes to help deal with the dangerous vehicles.
Alongside colleague TD John Lahart, the pair are looking to pass the The Road Traffic (All-Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motorcycle) (Amendment) Bill 2020 which they believe would strengthen the law through several key provisions.
Speaking about the bill, Deputy McAuliffe said: “Section 2 of the Bill amends the definition of a ‘public place’ in the principal Road Traffic legislation.
"This will allow Gardai to enforce laws on registration and insurance as well as dangerous driving when these vehicles are used in public places such as parks and beaches, where there is currently a legal lacuna.
"There is a strong supply of scrambler bikes in Dublin. They can be purchased legally by people under 18 years of age and no registration is necessary with the purchase of any bike. Bikes are also stolen and brought into areas and rented among youths."
He added: "Many are bought by parents as Christmas presents and no liability for their subsequent use is linked to the parent.
"If a bike is seized by Gardai it can be collected by parents the following day, or it goes to auction and ends up back on the street. No charges can be brought against parents if the bike is claimed back."
He concluded: "It is imperative that government approach this issue in an inter-departmental manner and that legislation is supported by a package of measures which deal with the matter."
