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Gardaí on Segways: What could possibly go wrong?

Others have tried to master the Segway. Many have failed.

Oct 30th 2012, 1:05 PM 23,184 Views 54 Comments

Updated, 15.17

GARDAÍ HAVE TODAY officially confirmed that they will be using Segways to patrol Dublin city centre in the near future.

The Segways will be used by “specially trained” officers after being donated by the Dublin City Business Association, the force said in a statement this morning.

So what happens when Segways are used by people who haven’t quite completed their special training?

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Gardaí on Segways: What could possibly go wrong?

Others have tried to master the Segway. Many have failed.