Personal electric vehicles like e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular – but the rules around using them haven’t quite caught up to their popularity.
E-scooters are not yet specifically regulated in Manitoba’s Highway Traffic Act. This can make figuring out how to use them safely – and travel safely alongside them – a bit tricky.
Why we currently can’t set any rules around e-scooters
Bill 43 (The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment) will address some of this ambiguity.
It was passed on June 1, 2026. The bill includes details around speed limits, minimum operator ages, and what type of roads or pathways e-scooters and other devices could operate on.
We’re now working through the legislation to determine what bylaw changes make sense for Winnipeg.
Share the road safely
In the meantime, we want Winnipeggers to be safe and share the road while riding an e-bike or e-scooter:
- Watch for pedestrians and cyclists on pathways and slow down while passing
- Ride defensively and respectfully
- Ensure you wear a helmet and other protective clothing
If you encounter an e-device in your travels, please pay its driver the same courtesy:
- Pause walking to share a path if needed
- Drive defensively and respectfully when passing e-devices on the roadway
- Be generally aware of this newer transportation mode while out and about
We all have a role to play in helping keep others safe while moving through Winnipeg.
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