North Vancouver father fined for underage e-scooter riding
A father in North Vancouver has been issued a $109 fine after his 12-year-old son was caught operating an e-scooter on a busy road. The incident occurred on August 4 near Marine Drive and Pemberton Avenue.
B.C. Highway Patrol officers stopped the rider after observing him in heavy traffic. According to Sergeant Michael McLaughlin, children under the age of 16 are prohibited from operating electric kick scooters on public roads, bike lanes, or bike paths. The father was ticketed under the Electronic Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulation for allowing an underage individual to operate the device.
Authorities noted an increase in complaints regarding unsafe and illegal e-mobility users, stating that enforcement aims to prevent injury and death.
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B. C. Highway Patrol · B.C. Highway Patrol · Michael McLaughlin · North Vancouver
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- [● 10 SOURCES] In British Columbia, children under 16 are prohibited from operating e-scooters on public roads, bike lanes, or bike paths. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · albernivalleynews.com · cloverdalereporter.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · kelownacapnews.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] A father was issued a $109 ticket for allowing a person under 16 to operate an electric kick scooter. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · albernivalleynews.com · cloverdalereporter.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · kelownacapnews.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] A 12-year-old boy was spotted riding an e-scooter in heavy traffic on Marine Drive at Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · albernivalleynews.com · cloverdalereporter.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · kelownacapnews.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] A father was issued a $109 ticket for allowing his 12-year-old son to operate an electric kick scooter. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · albernivalleynews.com · cloverdalereporter.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · kelownacapnews.com · +5 more