A video capturing an individual riding an e-scooter on the Conestoga Expressway alongside vehicular traffic has surfaced online, prompting a cautionary message from law enforcement regarding the importance of adhering to regulations to avoid potential serious repercussions.
The exact date of the video remains unclear, as it was recorded from a vehicle’s dashboard camera while traveling on the expressway. The footage depicts the e-scooter rider maneuvering across two lanes of traffic, being overtaken by other vehicles on the four-lane roadway.
Waterloo Regional Police Service shared the video, emphasizing that such conduct is inappropriate for e-scooters according to Ontario laws. These regulations stipulate that e-scooters must not exceed speeds of 24 km/h and are prohibited from accessing controlled-access highways.
Highlighting the risks associated with high-speed e-scooter usage, authorities underscored the limited reaction time riders have when faced with unexpected obstacles, emphasizing the potential catastrophic outcomes of a single misstep.
It was noted that the expressway is monitored by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt acknowledging awareness of the video.
Recent reports from the Canadian Pediatric Society indicated a concerning rise in e-scooter-related injuries among children and teenagers. SickKids hospital in Toronto reported a surge in e-scooter injury cases from 26 in 2023 to 107 in 2025. Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, a pediatric emergency physician at SickKids, highlighted the severity of such injuries, often exacerbated by the lack of helmet usage.
In Ontario, a pilot initiative permits municipalities to regulate e-scooter usage, which commenced on January 1, 2020, and is scheduled to continue until November 27, 2029. Riders are mandated to wear helmets, be at least 16 years old, ride in a standing position, refrain from carrying passengers or cargo, and avoid controlled-access highways, such as the 400-series highways or QEW.
The provincial website emphasizes that all Highway Traffic Act regulations apply to e-scooter riders, with penalties for violations under the pilot program ranging from fines of $250 to $2,500.