Town of Whitby bylaw re: e-bikes and e-schooters

This message serves as a reminder of the Town of Whitby by-law regarding student use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Please see the attachment or visit the link below for details:

E-scooter and E-bike By-law | Town of Whitby

Under a Town of Whitby bylaw, children under the age of 16 are not permitted to operate e-bikes or e-scooters.

These devices are classified as motorized mobility devices and are subject to local age and safety restrictions.

We continue to observe an increasing number of under-16 students travelling to and from school using e-bikes and e-scooters. This creates significant safety concerns for students, pedestrians, and crossing guards, particularly during peak arrival and dismissal times.

We kindly request your support in:

• Reminding students and families of the Town of Whitby bylaw and age restrictions,
• Reinforcing that under-16 students should not be travelling to and from school using e-bikes or e-scooters.

Your cooperation is essential in promoting student safety and helping ensure compliance with municipal bylaws.

Thank you for your continued commitment to safe school communities.