City of Brampton continues to advance road safety as students return to school for another school year

Staying safe on e-scooters and e-bikes

With more ways to get around Brampton, road safety includes knowing how to share the road and safely operate e-bikes and e-scooters. As set out by the Ontario government, E-scooter riders must be 16 years of age or older and must obey the following rules:

• Wear a helmet, which is mandatory for riders under 18.

• Obey traffic laws, signals and signs.

• Travel at a safe speed of 24 km/h or less.

• Only regulated kick-style e-scooters and e-bikes are permitted in Brampton.

• Ride on roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or less, bike lanes or multi-use paths.

• Stay alert and avoid distractions.

• Ride alone, with no passengers or cargo.

• Never ride on sidewalks.

Learn more about e-scooter and e-bike safety at brampton.ca/eScooters.