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Micromobility safety and regulation efforts

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2026-08-21 06:31 UTC → 2026-09-02 13:36 UTC · added removed

Safety concerns regarding e-bikes and e-scooters have prompted calls for stricter regulations and local government action in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Zealand, and South Africa. In Australia, the Local Government Association has recommended adopting national e-bike standards based on European norms to ensure devices function like bicycles. This follows reports of illegal devices, unsafe speeds, and pedestrian safety issues. In Canada, pediatric data shows from the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program highlights a rise in severe injuries and deaths among children; in 2025, ten children died using electronic micromobility devices, with 57 pediatric patients requiring intensive care or prolonged hospital stays. While many provinces set a minimum riding age of 16, approximately 80 per cent of reported cases involving involved riders under the age of 16. that age. Local authorities are moving toward implementing specific policy interventions. The Wellington Village Council approved new ordinances to restrict device usage areas and expand enforcement authority following accidents involving children. Similarly, in In Prince Rupert, Canada, the city council is seeking clarity on managing electric kick scooters, which are currently technically illegal under provincial pilot projects, citing concerns over sidewalk safety and underage riders. In Penticton, Canada, authorities are focusing on education and policing, with the RCMP working with school districts to address youth usage. Meanwhile, in Cape Town, South Africa, the Sea Point Promenade has implemented an 8km/h speed limit for e-scooters to protect pedestrians. The new protocol grants pedestrians the right of way and prohibits racing or riding on grass, following incidents involving pedestrians, including a child.

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