AllowedRoads at 50 km/h or less, bike lanes, cycle tracks and in-boulevard pathways.
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E-Scooters & E-Bikes
A simple guide to where you can ride, basic safety rules and what to do if you see unsafe or prohibited use.
Service Vaughan: 905-832-2281Community-created guide. Not an official City of Vaughan publication.
Know the rules. Ride safely.
The quick answer
Where can I ride?
Not allowedSidewalks, parks, playgrounds and recreational trails inside parks.
See prohibited locations Service Vaughan
See something unsafe?
Let Service Vaughan know.
905-832-2281Report Unsafe / Prohibited Use
Email Service Vaughanservice@vaughan.ca
Don't approach the rider.Everyone's safety comes first.
Understand the difference
Where e-scooters & e-bikes can go
Look at both the location and nearby signs. When uncertain, check the latest City information.
Allowed
Where you can ride
- 1Roadways posted at 50 km/h or lessRide with traffic and obey the rules of the road.
- 2Bike lanesPainted cycling spaces located on the roadway.
- 3Cycle tracksDedicated cycling spaces separated from pedestrians and motor traffic.
- 4In-boulevard multi-use pathwaysShared pathways alongside a road, separated from traffic by a curb, grass strip or other buffer.
Rider rules also apply
Age 16+E-scooter and e-bike riders must be at least 16 years old.
HelmetsRequired for e-scooter riders under 18. All e-bike riders must wear an approved helmet.
Not allowed
Where you cannot ride
- 1SidewalksPedestrian paths located beside a road.
- 2Parks and playgroundsCity park grounds, playground areas and paths within parks.
- 3TrailsMulti-use recreational trails inside City parks or open spaces, even when paved.
Rider rules still applyFollowing these rules does not make a prohibited location permitted.
Age 16+E-scooter and e-bike riders must be at least 16 years old.
HelmetsRequired for e-scooter riders under 18. All e-bike riders must wear an approved helmet.
By-law penalty: $300For operating an e-scooter or e-bike in a park.
Straightforward answers
FAQ
Open a question for a brief, plain-language answer.
What happens after I call or email?
Service Vaughan passes the information to By-law for review. Officers may begin with education or a conversation. A report does not automatically result in a fine.
Can our kids ride on the paved trail in the park?
No. A trail inside a park is a recreational trail, paved or not, so it is not a permitted e-scooter or e-bike riding area.
What is an in-boulevard multi-use pathway?
A shared pathway running alongside a road and separated from motor traffic by a curb or buffer.
What about a shopping plaza such as Longo's Plaza?
A plaza is private property. A “No E-Scooters” sign is generally something for the property owner, property manager or security to address first.
Ontario e-scooter basics
Good to Know
Basic equipment and operating requirements for an electric kick-style scooter.
Electric kick-style scooters
Equipment & riding rules
- Maximum 500 W motor
- Maximum speed 24 km/h
- Brakes required
- Horn or bell required
- Front white light
- Rear red light
- No seat
- No pedals
- No basket or motor modifications
- Stand while riding
- No passengers or cargo
- Highway Traffic Act rules apply
- Yield to pedestrians and cyclists
- Impaired operation is illegal
Other motorized devices
They are not automatically legal e-bikes
Mini-bikes & pocket bikes
Small dirt bikes, pocket bikes and mini motorcycles are not automatically legal e-bikes. Motorized recreational vehicles are not permitted in Vaughan parks.
Segways, e-hoverboards & e-unicycles
These are for private property, subject to the owner's rules.
Park penalties listed in the guide: $300 for an e-scooter or e-bike; $600 for a dirt bike, mini-bike or other motorized vehicle.
Authoritative information
Official Sources
Rules and contact information can change. Use these official pages to confirm current information.
Disclaimer
This is a community-created guide for general information only. It is not an official publication of the City of Vaughan, York Regional Police or the Province of Ontario, and it is not legal advice. Rules and contact information may change. Please confirm current information using the official sources linked in this guide.