Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has released a series of videos showing the impact of illegal e-scooter use on roads and public spaces.

The videos feature accounts from a consultant at the Royal Victoria Hospital, a person with sight and hearing impairment, and a blind person who uses a guide dog.

Dr Duncan Redmill described the potentially life-changing and life-ending consequences of e-scooter collisions.

One contributor said an encounter with an e-scooter reduced her confidence when planning daily travel.

Another said he feared injury to his guide dog would leave him isolated.

Kimmins said e-scooters are heavy machines that pose risks to riders and members of the public.

She added that use in public spaces is illegal and urged parents and guardians to recognise the dangers to children and young people.

Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson of the Police Service of Northern Ireland said e-scooters are classified as motor vehicles and must meet legal requirements including licensing, taxation and insurance.

Simpson said officers follow an approach of engage, explain, encourage and enforce when dealing with riders.

The minister said the campaign aims to reduce illegal use and encourage responsible behaviour.