License all e-bikes and e-scooters in the Province of Ontario
The Issue
Working in healthcare, I've increasingly witnessed the aftermath of devastating accidents involving underage riders on e-bikes and e-scooters. These accidents aren't just numbers—they represent real people, many of them young individuals, whose lives have been dramatically altered, often with severe injuries that could have been prevented.
In Ontario, the use of e-bikes and e-scooters has soared over the past few years. As they become more popular, they've brought with them a significant increase in accidents and related injuries. In many of these cases, underage or inexperienced riders are involved, posing a risk not only to themselves but also to pedestrians and other road users.
Statistics indicate that accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters have doubled over the last three years. According to a report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, emergency room visits related to e-scooter and e-bike injuries rose by over 50% between 2018 and 2021. These numbers are alarming and call for urgent action.
One actionable solution is to implement a licensing system for all e-bikes and e-scooters in Ontario. Licensing these vehicles would ensure that users are of age. They should be educated on safety protocols and the rules of the road. This hopefully will reduce the risk of accidents. It would also facilitate age verification, ensuring that the vehicles are not operated by minors without adequate supervision.
Additionally, creating mandatory safety courses for e-bike and e-scooter users could foster a culture of safe and responsible riding. These courses should emphasize the importance of helmet use, adherence to traffic laws, and the potential risks involved in operating these powerful machines.
The enforcement of these measures would not only protect our communities but also support the healthcare system by preventing injuries, thus reducing the burden on emergency medical services and healthcare providers.
I urge the provincial government of Ontario to take immediate action and introduce legislation to license all e-bikes and e-scooters. This change will create safer roads and communities for everyone.
Please sign this petition to demand stricter enforcement and licensing of e-bikes and e-scooters in Ontario. Let the province of Ontario lead the way in
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The Issue
Working in healthcare, I've increasingly witnessed the aftermath of devastating accidents involving underage riders on e-bikes and e-scooters. These accidents aren't just numbers—they represent real people, many of them young individuals, whose lives have been dramatically altered, often with severe injuries that could have been prevented.
In Ontario, the use of e-bikes and e-scooters has soared over the past few years. As they become more popular, they've brought with them a significant increase in accidents and related injuries. In many of these cases, underage or inexperienced riders are involved, posing a risk not only to themselves but also to pedestrians and other road users.
Statistics indicate that accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters have doubled over the last three years. According to a report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, emergency room visits related to e-scooter and e-bike injuries rose by over 50% between 2018 and 2021. These numbers are alarming and call for urgent action.
One actionable solution is to implement a licensing system for all e-bikes and e-scooters in Ontario. Licensing these vehicles would ensure that users are of age. They should be educated on safety protocols and the rules of the road. This hopefully will reduce the risk of accidents. It would also facilitate age verification, ensuring that the vehicles are not operated by minors without adequate supervision.
Additionally, creating mandatory safety courses for e-bike and e-scooter users could foster a culture of safe and responsible riding. These courses should emphasize the importance of helmet use, adherence to traffic laws, and the potential risks involved in operating these powerful machines.
The enforcement of these measures would not only protect our communities but also support the healthcare system by preventing injuries, thus reducing the burden on emergency medical services and healthcare providers.
I urge the provincial government of Ontario to take immediate action and introduce legislation to license all e-bikes and e-scooters. This change will create safer roads and communities for everyone.
Please sign this petition to demand stricter enforcement and licensing of e-bikes and e-scooters in Ontario. Let the province of Ontario lead the way in
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Petition created on September 26, 2026