E-scooters in the Municipality of Kincardine

An e-scooter is a two-wheeled, stand-up scooter equipped with handlebars, a floorboard for the rider to stand on, a rechargeable battery, and is powered by an electric motor.

E-scooters are Currently Prohibited in the Municipality of Kincardine

At its meeting on August 26, 2026, Council decided not to opt into Ontario's e-scooter pilot project. The Municipality has not passed a by-law permitting or regulating e-scooter use.

As a result, under current provincial regulations, e-scooters are not permitted on municipal roads.

E-scooters are also not permitted on:

Sidewalks
Boulevards, except on driveways
Municipal parks and trails
Beaches
Sports fields and playing fields

These restrictions are based on the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Municipality of Kincardine's Traffic and Parking By-law.

Enforcement

E-scooter violations are enforced under the Highway Traffic Act by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Municipal By-law Enforcement officers cannot stop e-scooter riders to issue tickets.

Where possible, Municipal Enforcement officers will continue to educate riders about the current rules.

Learn more

For information about Ontario's e-scooter pilot project and provincial regulations, visit the Government of Ontario's e-scooter resources.

Provincial Regulations for E-scooters

Ontario has established rules for electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) through a provincial pilot program. The pilot allows participating municipalities to permit e-scooters on roads and establish local rules for their use.

Under Ontario’s regulations, municipalities must opt into the pilot program before e-scooters can be permitted on municipal roads. Municipalities that participate can set additional rules, including where and how e-scooters may be operated.

For information about Ontario’s e-scooter pilot program, including provincial requirements and rules for e-scooter use, visit:

Electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters) | Government of Ontario

The Municipality of Kincardine has not opted into the provincial e-scooter pilot program. For information about the current rules in Kincardine, see the information above.

E-Scooter Safety

The Municipality is also providing a safety poster with information about responsible e-scooter use. This resource is provided for education and awareness and does not mean e-scooters are currently permitted for use on municipal roads or property in Kincardine.

Provincial E-Scooter Safety Poster

E-bikes

E-bikes are permitted on public roads but not on sidewalks, trails, or in parks in the Municipality of Kincardine

You must wear a helmet while riding an e-bike.
In Ontario, you must be 16 or older to ride on and operate an e-bike. Riding an e-bike | ontario.ca
You must follow the same rules of the road as other cyclists.

When buying an e-bike, it is important for consumers to make sure it meets the provincial government standards.

Visit the Bicycle safety | ontario.ca page for more information.

Mobility Scooters

Mobility scooters and motorized wheelchairs are permitted on sidewalks in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, people using mobility scooters and motorized wheelchairs are treated similarly to pedestrians. The Municipality’s Traffic and Parking By-law also includes an exemption for these devices.

Those using mobility scooters or motorized wheelchairs should use sidewalks where available. If there is no sidewalk, users should travel along the left shoulder of the roadway facing oncoming traffic, similar to pedestrians.

Help keep our roads and sidewalks safe by sharing public spaces respectfully and safely.