# Student electric micromobility safety regulations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-electric-micromobility-safety-regulations > Updated: 2026-09-02T19:42:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Authorities and school officials in North America are addressing safety and legality concerns regarding the use of electric micromobility devices, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, by students. In Winooski, Vermont, the school district and local police have focused on community education to clarify the distinctions between different classes of electric vehicles and their legal restrictions for minors. Officials noted that while certain e-bikes are legal for younger students, e-motos are prohibited for those under 16, and the district has banned the charging or storage of these devices inside school buildings. On Vancouver Island, Canada, the approach has shifted toward stricter enforcement following incidents such as a collision involving a 13-year-old on a non-street-legal e-bike. The Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district has implemented a policy where any student arriving on an e-bike or e-scooter will have the device removed from school property, requiring parents to retrieve the equipment in person. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Vancouver Island authorities crack down on e-bike and e-scooter safety Authorities on Vancouver Island are cracking down on e-bike and e-scooter safety, with the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district banning their use on school property. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-island-authorities-crack-down-on-e-bike-and-e-scooter-safety ### 2026-08-24: Winooski officials address student e-bike and e-moto safety Winooski, Vermont, officials are launching safety education initiatives for students using e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motos, emphasizing legal age limits and restrictions on indoor charging. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winooski-officials-address-student-e-bike-and-e-moto-safety --- Cite as: Student electric micromobility safety regulations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/student-electric-micromobility-safety-regulations