20 APR 2026 Youth Safety Reminder

E-Bike and E-Scooter Guidelines

As we see more e-bikes and e-scooters in our community, it’s important to keep everyone safe and informed. Please take a moment to review these key points and check out the attached Fact Sheets for more details.

• E-Scooters: Riders must be at least 16 years of age.
• E-Bikes: Must be pedal assisted and are required to follow the same rules as regular bicycles.
• Footpath Riding: Children of primary school age and the adults accompanying them may ride bikes or regular (unpowered) scooters on the footpath. Riders over 12 (other than adults accompanying a child) must use the road or a bike path.
• Helmets: Helmets are required at all times when riding any bike or scooter.

Stay safe and informed—see the attached Fact Sheets for full guidelines on e-bikes and e-scooters!

Click here for E-scooter Factsheet

Click here for Youth Road Safety Factsheet