The provincial government is seeking public feedback on potential changes to the Highway Traffic Act to address the use of e-bikes, e-scooters and other micro-mobility devices.
A new report by the Canadian Pediatric Surveillance Program released this week shows that ten children died from accidents involving e-bikes or e-scooters in Canada last year.
Minister Mike Goosney says it’s a serious issue that requires legislative change.
“If you look around the country, this is being done in a lot of jurisdictions…we’re hearing from a multitude of municipalities, leaders, safety partners, doctors, nurses, we really want to get a jump start on this.”
The province is also looking at possible changes governing car and booster seats for children, bicycle safety and driving schools.
The deadline for feedback is Thursday, September 3rd.
Legislative amendments are expected to be introduced in the House of Assembly this fall.
