With students back to the books, Renfrew OPP officers are noticing an increase in electric scooter use by youth going to and from school.
Provincial police are reminding residents e-scooter use is subject to municipal bylaws and provincial regulations, and that they are not permitted in all communities.
Police say there are no municipalities in the Renfrew/Arnprior jurisdiction participating in the provincial e-scooter pilot program, meaning e-scooters are not permitted for use on public roads, streets, or sidewalks within those municipalities.
Where e-scooters are permitted through municipal bylaw, riders must comply with requirements that include being at least 16-years of age, wearing a helmet if under age 18, staying off sidewalks and obeying rules of the road.
Passengers and cargo are not permitted on e-scooters.
Go to Ontario.ca/eScooters for more information.
