City of Edmonton to conduct enhanced e-scooter enforcement blitz this weekend

For the second time this year, City of Edmonton peace officers will be conducting enhanced e-scooter enforcement this weekend.

According to a news release from the city, officers will be looking for riders using e-scooters illegally, such as riding on the sidewalk, on Saturday and Sunday.

The fine for riding on a sidewalk is $100.

“As a reminder to e-scooter users, they can be used on bike lanes, shared pathways, shared streets and on roads where the speed limit is 50 km/h or less,” the news release read.

“E-scooters cannot be used on sidewalks, park trails which the city does not maintain, or vehicle lanes for patio use on Jasper Avenue, in Old Strathcona and along 124 Street.”

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Enforcement will be escalated in downtown and Old Strathcona, the city said.

Earlier this year, the city conducted an enforcement blitz from May 22-24. During that time, peace officers issued 127 warnings and 17 tickets.

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All the warnings and tickets involved people riding on the sidewalk, the city said.

Further enhanced enforcement periods may take place on future dates as well.