E-scooters have been getting more and more popular. And their riders are getting more popular in the ERs.
Hospitals including SickKids and Southlake Health have reported a rise in e-scooter-related injuries, many involving riders under the legal minimum age of 16. Health professionals are There are serious injuries, including head trauma, fractures and other injuries that can have long-lasting impacts for both riders and pedeastrians.
Popular opinion would say that many e-scooter rules and under aged. Riders MUST be at least 16 years old.
They are powerful vehicles and should be operated responsibly. If the rider is under 18 they must wear a helmet.
E-scooters are NOT to be on sidewalks.
E-scooters are permitted on roads with posted speed limits of 50 km/h or less, as well as bike lanes, cycle tracks and approved multi-use paths.
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E-scooters can be a valuable part of a more sustainable transportation network, but safety has to come first.
