电动摩托车受伤率上升,自酒精在公路上合法以来,酒精参与率翻了一番。 E-scooter injuries rise, with alcohol involvement doubling since they became legal on roads.

自2024年5月电子摩托车在公路上合法以来, 根据都柏林圣詹姆斯医院的研究, 在骑电子摩托车时受伤的病人中酗酒和吸毒率翻了一番。 Since e-scooters became legal on roads in May 2024, alcohol and drug use in patients injured while riding e-scooters has doubled, according to research from St James's Hospital in Dublin. 头盔的使用也从23%下降至18%。 Helmet use has also dropped from 23% to 18%. 该研究发现,与电子摩托车有关的伤害现在占医院所有面部伤害的2.5%,高于1.7%。 The study found that e-scooter-related injuries now account for 2.5% of all facial injuries at the hospital, up from 1.7%. 多数事故发生在下午7时至早上6时之间,其中一半以上涉及酒精。 Most accidents occurred between 7pm and 6am, with over half involving alcohol. 研究人员建议进行强制性安全培训和公众宣传运动,以改善安全。 Researchers recommend mandatory safety training and public awareness campaigns to improve safety.