Burnaby RCMP steps up e-scooter enforcement to curb accidents, injuries
This follows an incident on May 2, when an 11-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl were riding e-scooters and collided with a vehicle on Hastings Street near Delta Avenue.
Burnaby's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have announced an intensified effort to enforce e-scooter regulations and educate the public on safe riding practices. This initiative comes in the wake of a recent accident that left an 11-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl with serious and critical injuries after they collided with a vehicle on Hastings Street near Delta Avenue.
The Burnaby RCMP have stated that they will be increasing patrols to identify violations, such as underage riders, operating in prohibited areas, and failing to wear helmets. Sgt. Gary Johal of Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services emphasized the importance of adhering to the rules for the safety of all users and the community.
He urged parents to familiarize themselves with the rules surrounding e-scooters and e-bikes, to discuss these regulations with their children, and to ensure their children are not engaging in illegal activities. The legal minimum age for riding an e-scooter is 16 years old.
In late May, the City of Burnaby took steps to restrict e-scooter use on major roads. The restriction prohibits e-scooter riders from using major roads and mandates that riders must ride in designated areas only. The City of Burnaby aims to ensure the safety of all road users and reduce the number of accidents and injuries related to e-scooter usage.
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