On Monday night, city council unanimously endorsed a motion to permit the operation of E-scooters on St. Thomas roads.
This is based on an Ontario Ministry of Transportation announcement of a five-year E-scooter pilot project similar to those underway in Quebec and Alberta. The trial is legislated under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, however, the St. Thomas Police Service needs the city to include a clause in the traffic bylaws before they can enforce it.
A number of safety regulations apply in order to operate an E-scooter, including the need for a horn or bell and lights, and they must be electric with a maximum speed of 24 km/h.
