Peterborough Police Reminds Public of Permitted Use of Low-Speed Vehicles Roadways

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Management Unit reminds the public that low-speed vehicles are not permitted on any highway, roadway or sidewalk in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield or Cavan Monaghan Township.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

They are are defined as:

• travels on four wheels,

• powered by an electric power train (an electric motor and, if present, a transmission) that is designed to allow the vehicle to attain a speed of 32 km/h but not more than 40 km/h,

• not using fuel as an on-board source of energy, and

• having a GVWR of less than 1,361 kg; 

In some cases, these vehicles are marketed as ‘enclosed mobility devices,’ which Police say is incorrect.  They state that they are considered low-speed vehicles and can be operated only on municipal roadways if the municipality has a by-law permitting such activity. 

A by-law does not exist like that in Peterborough and anyone using them on roadways will be stopped and could face charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

Traffic complaints or concerns can be submitted to the Traffic Management Unit and fill out the Driving Complaint Report. If it is an emergency, the Police urge those to call 9-1-1.

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