Parents and guardians will be fined if their children are found on e-scooters after a ban on their use for under-18s takes effect, the Transport Minister has confirmed. Parents and guardians will be fined if their children are found on e-scooters after a ban on their use for under-18s takes effect, the Transport Minister has confirmed. Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins DublinJunior Transport Minister Seán Canney said: ‘The owner has a responsibility. Parents and guardians will be fined if their children are found on e-scooters after a ban on their use for under-18s takes effect, the Transport Minister has confirmed.