Electric Kick Scooters have arrived
Electric kick scooters are battery-powered devices with a motor and two to four wheels, a platform for standing and handlebars for steering.
Starting April 5, 2024, a new 4-year pilot project is underway to test electric kick scooter use in participating B.C. communities. Colwood is one of more than 20 participating communities.
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.
This Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Brochure is a printable resource.
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.