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Wait, seriously? So you can't use an e-scooter at all for transportation around a city?
kagis
It sounds like they started a pilot project last year, and in a number of cities, it is now permitted:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/electric-kick-scooter-rules
Honestly, I'm still surprised, though. Huh.
In Calgary personal e-scooters can only be used on the pathway system. Only rental e-scooters can be used on sidewalks as well as pathways. So you technically have to carry or push your personal e-scooter from your private property to the nearest pathway. Glad I went the pedal assist e-bike route.
Image source: https://www.calgary.ca/bike-walk-roll/bike-laws.html
In Toronto escooters are completely illegal. Unfortunately it's not enforced because they are a menace
I actually double checked that yesterday haha I was extremely surprised to see they were not legal. Basically no restrictions other than speed and where you ride them where I live.