Are SEGWAYS accepted in Ireland and where, if they are, can I get insurance?

Question

Are SEGWAYS accepted in Ireland and where, if they are, can I get insurance?

Answer 1

What's a segway?

Answer 2

As it currently stands in Ireland there has been no formal statement from the Authorities on the Segway PT.  Much  information has been exchanged with the Authorities and the matter is ongoing.  With this in mind we must continue to advise customers that the Segway should be used on private property only.

In the case of an individual with a mobility issue the Segway could possbly be used but we recommend that you contact us to discuss the legislation and any concerns that you may have.  The segway is not sold as a medical solution and we stipulate the the user must be able to stand comfortably for extended periods, be capable of good judgement and be able to safely step on and off the unit unassited.

As a reference the extract immeadiately below is from the 2007 Finance Act which defines a Mechanically propelled Vehicle.

(In other words yes - and you need not worry about insurance. There are only a few cities in the world that have active legislation against the Segway.)

Answer 3

Are they not a bit ridiculous? If you rode one of them in my area you'd get battered by thugs just for owning one. Get a scooter.