Toronto Police have launched a new e-bike and e-scooter safety campaign aimed at improving road safety across the city. The two-week campaign runs from August 10 to August 24, 2026, and focuses on education and enforcement involving what police call “micromobility” or “rideable” vehicles. These include bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, mopeds, and electric kick scooters.
The campaign comes as Toronto sees more people using these vehicles to commute, make deliveries, and travel around the city. Police report 514 micromobility-related collisions in Toronto so far in 2026, including two fatal collisions involving e-scooters.
For drivers, cyclists, e-bike riders, and pedestrians, the message is simple: everyone needs to understand the rules and share Toronto’s roads safely.
What Is Toronto Police Targeting During the Campaign?
Toronto Police say officers will focus on both education and enforcement. Police will be active on roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, cycle tracks, and other areas where e-bikes and other micromobility vehicles are commonly used.
According to police, some of the behaviours receiving attention include:
- Riding illegally on sidewalks
- Travelling the wrong way in cycle tracks
- Illegal e-moped use in cycle tracks
- Parking illegally in bike lanes
Police may use the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Toronto bylaws, and other applicable laws when taking enforcement action.
The campaign is especially timely as Toronto approaches the back-to-school season. More children and families will soon be walking and cycling near schools, making safe driving and riding even more important.
Are E-Scooters Legal in Toronto?
One issue that often causes confusion is whether e-scooters are legal in Toronto.
Toronto Police specifically note that owning or buying an e-scooter in Toronto is not prohibited. However, e-scooters are not permitted on Toronto’s public roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, cycle tracks, or trails. Education and enforcement surrounding the city’s e-scooter prohibition are part of the new campaign.
The rules surrounding e-bikes and other forms of micromobility can vary depending on the type of vehicle. Riders should understand which rules apply to their specific device before using it.
Drivers also need to remain alert. Regardless of whether a person is riding a bicycle, e-bike, or another micromobility device, a collision with a passenger vehicle can cause devastating injuries.
What Should You Do After an E-Bike or E-Scooter Accident?
A serious Toronto e-bike accident or e-scooter collision can result in life-changing injuries. Riders have very little physical protection when they are struck by a car, SUV, or truck.
Common injuries can include traumatic brain injuries, concussions, spinal cord injuries, fractures, internal injuries, severe road rash, and soft tissue injuries.
If you are injured in a collision, seek medical attention immediately. If possible, take photos of the scene, get the driver’s information, collect witness details, and preserve dashcam or surveillance footage.
The fact that a rider may have violated a traffic rule does not, by itself, answer every question about legal responsibility for a collision. Liability and access to compensation depend on the facts of the individual case. Anyone seriously injured should speak with an experienced Toronto personal injury lawyer about their rights and available insurance coverage.
Contact Bergel Magence After a Toronto E-Bike or E-Scooter Accident
Toronto’s growing use of e-bikes and other micromobility vehicles means that drivers and riders need to take road safety seriously. The new enforcement campaign also highlights the importance of understanding the rules before getting on the road.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Toronto e-bike accident, e-scooter accident, bicycle accident, pedestrian collision, or another serious Toronto motor vehicle accident, Bergel Magence Personal Injury Lawyers can help.
For more than 50 years, our legal team has represented people injured in motor vehicle accidents throughout Toronto and across Ontario.
If you’ve been seriously injured in a collision involving an e-bike, bicycle, scooter, car, or other vehicle, contact Bergel Magence today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our Toronto personal injury lawyers can explain your legal rights, review available insurance coverage, investigate your accident, and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to receive.