Thinking About Riding an E-Scooter in Peterborough? There’s Only One Place You Can

By Scott Arnold

E-scooters may be becoming more common, but they are not currently permitted on Peterborough’s roads, sidewalks, trails or other public spaces.

Residents are reminded that electric kick-scooters, commonly known as e-scooters, are not permitted to be operated on roads, sidewalks, trails, paths, walkways or in public parks in the City of Peterborough.

The City of Peterborough is reminding residents that electric kick-scooters cannot be operated on public roads, sidewalks, trails, paths, walkways or in public parks.

The rules come from Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act. Municipalities can choose to allow e-scooters through the province’s pilot program, but Peterborough has not opted into the program and has not passed a by-law permitting them.

For now, e-scooters can only be used on private property with the permission of the property owner.

Anyone operating an e-scooter in a prohibited location could face a fine or a court summons.

The provincial e-scooter pilot program has been extended until November 27th, 2029, giving municipalities the option to consider whether e-scooters should be permitted in their communities.

For more information about Ontario’s e-scooter rules, residents can visit the province’s e-scooter information page.

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