A viral video capturing a person riding an e-scooter on the Conestoga Expressway among other vehicles has surfaced online, prompting a cautionary message from law enforcement regarding the potential severe consequences of not adhering to regulations.
The exact timing of the video remains unknown as it was captured from what seems to be a dashboard camera within a vehicle traveling on the expressway.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service shared the video on their social media platform, emphasizing that e-scooters must comply with Ontario regulations, which dictate a maximum speed limit of 24 km/h and prohibit their use on controlled-access highways.
In the video, the e-scooter rider navigates two lanes of traffic while being overtaken by other vehicles on the four-lane roadway.
Highlighting the dangers of such reckless behavior, police stressed that operating e-scooters at high speeds leaves minimal room for maneuvering in the face of unexpected obstacles, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes.
Moreover, the Waterloo regional police mentioned that the expressway is monitored by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt acknowledging awareness of the video.
In a separate development related to e-scooter safety, a recent report from the Canadian Pediatric Society revealed a significant increase in e-scooter-related injuries among children and teens treated at Toronto’s SickKids hospital, rising from 26 cases in 2023 to 107 cases in 2025.
Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, a pediatric emergency physician at SickKids, highlighted the severity of injuries resulting from e-scooter accidents, noting that the majority of cases involve individuals not wearing helmets.
Under a pilot program in Ontario, municipalities have the authority to determine the permissible locations and operational guidelines for e-scooters. The pilot program, initiated on January 1, 2020, is scheduled to continue until November 27, 2029.
Riders are mandated to wear helmets, be at least 16 years old, ride in a standing position, refrain from carrying passengers or cargo, and avoid using e-scooters on controlled-access highways. Non-compliance with these regulations may incur penalties ranging from fines of $250 to $2,500, as stipulated by the Highway Traffic Act rules.