New P.E.I. regulations for electric scooters in effect Saturday

The P.E.I. authorities introduced its first set of laws for electrical scooters on Wednesday afternoon.

The laws, which come into impact Saturday, will apply on roads and lively transportation trails throughout the province.

In a information launch, the province listed the next laws.

• Scooter most energy of 500 watts.
• Most velocity for a scooter is 24 km/h.
• Scooters should be outfitted with a bell or horn and lights.
• Minimal age for operation of an electrical scooter is 16.
• Drivers should put on a helmet.

Electrical scooters are usually not permitted on roads the place the utmost posted velocity is greater than 60 km/h. They will not be pushed on sidewalks or the Confederation Path.

The brand new laws additionally make clear the definition of an electrical scooter, the information launch stated.