Electric kick scooter rules and safety

Roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less

Ride in a designated cycling lane if there is one or stay as far right as you safely can unless directed elsewhere by a traffic control device.

Roads with a speed limit above 50 km/h

You may not ride on the road or the shoulder of a road with a speed limit above 50 km/h. You may only use an electric kick scooter in a designated cycling lane.

Signs and signals

You must obey any signs or traffic control devices indicating where you can ride an electric kick scooters.

Must be 16 or older

You must be 16 years old, or older to ride an electric kick scooter. Parents and guardians must not allow children under the age of 16 ride an electric kick scooter.

Safety helmet

Wear an approved safety helmet whenever riding an electric kick scooter.

Sidewalks and crosswalks

You cannot ride an electric kick scooter on sidewalks or in crosswalks, except if a sign or traffic control device allows electric kick scooters on sidewalks or in crosswalks.

Use bell or horn

Sound a bell or horn whenever approaching or passing a pedestrian, cyclist or person using another device.

Single use

You must not carry any passengers, tow people or devices.

Ride single file

You must not ride beside another person operating a cycle or electric kick scooter, except to pass.

Use turn signals

Indicate whenever you are turning by using standard hand signals or lighted turn signals if your device has them.

“Hook” left turns

To turn left at an intersection, pass straight through the intersection staying as far right as practicable, then stop and turn left 90-degrees. Go forward when directed by any traffic signals, signs or other traffic control devices. If a hook turn is unsafe or impracticable, you can always dismount and walk through an intersection like a pedestrian.

Do not ride impaired or distracted

It is illegal to ride an electric kick scooter while impaired by alcohol or drugs or when using a cellphone or other electronic device.

Understand the rules

Make sure you know the rules before using, buying or renting an electric kick scooter. Breaking the law can result in a violation ticket and fine, or injury to yourself or others.

Read the instructions

Start by reading the user manual and learn how to use your electric kick scooter. If you are renting, follow the rental company's instructions.

Practice your skills

Practice controlling and riding your electric kick scooter in a safe environment. Make sure you're comfortable doing things like stopping, dismounting and using turn signals before going on the road.