Huron County OPP is reminding residents about the rules for battery-powered scooters, also known as e-scooters, after noticing more people using them in local communities, including children under 16.
E-scooters are becoming popular because they are affordable, easy to carry, and fun to ride. However, many people are not aware of the laws that apply. In Ontario, municipalities can decide whether or not to allow e-scooters on their roads. Most municipalities do not allow them, meaning e-scooters are usually only legal on private property.
Police are encouraging residents to check with their local municipality to see what rules apply in their area. More information about e-scooter laws is available at Ontario.ca/Escooters.
Officers stress that traffic safety is a shared responsibility and ask everyone to do their part to keep communities safe.
