News release
Penticton RCMP and School District 67 partner to promote E-Scooter safety and enforce provincial regulations
May 19, 2026
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Penticton, British Columbia
From: Penticton RCMP
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Under British Columbia’s Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulation, riders must be at least 16 years old to legally operate an e-scooter on public roads and designated areas. Riders are also required to wear a helmet, and e-scooters must meet provincial equipment and operational standards, including speed restrictions and permitted roadway use.
School staff will be taking an educational approach in connecting with students to make sure they are aware of the expectations for safe and appropriate use. Where concerns arise, staff will follow up with students and may connect with parents or guardians to ensure everyone is informed and to help identify suitable transportation options. The district is asking for support of parents and guardians to ensure children are aware of e-scooter age restrictions to ensure safety and appropriate compliance.
“The safety of our youth is a shared responsibility,” says Superintendent Todd Manuel of School District 67. “We want to support students and families in understanding the provincial requirements around e-scooter use and what that means for safety. Our goal is to work with students, provide guidance, and help reinforce safe choices both on school property and in the community.”
The Penticton RCMP will also be increasing education and enforcement throughout the community to ensure riders understand and comply with provincial laws. Officers will be engaging with riders to promote safe and lawful e-scooter use, while also issuing violation tickets when necessary for offences including underage operation, failure to wear a helmet, unlawful roadway use, and operating non-compliant devices.
Penalties for violating e-scooter laws can include fines under the Motor Vehicle Act, violation tickets, and possible seizure of the device in certain circumstances. Parents and guardians should also be aware that knowingly purchasing or permitting underage children to operate e-scooters contrary to legislation may result in financial responsibility for fines and legal consequences.
“E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular, but convenience does not override safety or the law,” says Superintendent Beth McAndie of the Penticton RCMP. “Through education and enforcement, we are committed to ensuring riders and parents understand provincial regulations and the serious safety risks associated with illegal use. Parents play a critical role in ensuring their children operate e-scooters lawfully, as allowing underage riders to use these devices illegally places both the child and the public at risk.”
Both the Penticton RCMP and School District 67 encourage parents to review provincial regulations before purchasing e-scooters and to ensure youth are using legal, age-appropriate transportation options.
By working together, police, schools, and families can help reduce injuries, improve community safety, and ensure e-scooters are used responsibly within Penticton.
For more information on British Columbia’s e-scooter regulations, visit the Province of British Columbia’s official transportation website.
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Cst. K.Brett
Media Relations
Penticton RCMP