Electric kick scooter pilot project

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• About the pilot project
• Pilot project rules
• Participating communities
• Resources
• Contact

About the pilot project

From 2021 to 2024, the B.C. government held a pilot project to test limited use of electric kick scooters in participating pilot communities. Starting April 5, 2024, a new pilot project is underway to test electric kick scooter use in participating B.C. communities.

Electric kick scooters are battery-powered devices with a motor and two to four wheels, a platform for standing and handlebars for steering. The Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulation sets rules for the pilot project. Each participating community can also set certain rules, such as where you may use an electric kick scooter (e.g. multi-use paths). The B.C. government is using the results of these pilot projects to determine if and how electric kick scooters should be authorized for permanent use in the province.

Pilot project rules

A licence or insurance is not required to operate an electric kick scooter but you must be at least 16 years old and follow provincial rules and any set by a participating community. You can view the provincial rules in the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulation and contact your local government for information.

Participating communities

You may ride an electric kick scooter in a participating community. The following are current participating communities (starting April 5, 2024, unless otherwise noted):

Participating communities may have bylaws setting criteria for electric kick scooter use. Check with your municipality to understand what rules apply in your community.