E-Scooter & Miniature Vehicle Regulations in Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan has updated its Traffic Bylaw to match Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act. This change helps clarify what’s allowed—and what’s not—when it comes to personal e-scooters, hoverboards, and other prohibited miniature vehicles.

What's Changed?

• In Fort Saskatchewan, personal e-scooters and other miniature vehicles are now clearly prohibited from use on:
• Roadways
• Sidewalks
• Trails and pathways
• These devices are only permitted for use on private property.
• Fort Saskatchewan does not currently have a shared e-scooter program.

Why This Change Was Made:

• Municipalities do not have the authority to create bylaws that permit the operation of personal e-scooters on sidewalks or roadways. To align with Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act, which prohibits the use of personal e-scooters on public infrastructure, the City must follow provincial legislation. This change is not a matter of local preference—it is a requirement under provincial law.
• To improve clarity and enforcement consistency for residents.
• To enhance safety on city roads and trails.

What Is Prohibited vs. Allowed?

• Prohibited (on public property):
  • Personal electric scooters
  • Pocket bikes
  • Golf carts
  • Motorized skateboards
  • Go-carts
  • Personal transporters (e.g., Segways, hoverboards)
• Allowed (on public property, with restrictions):
  • Bicycles, including electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) that meet provincial specs
  • Mobility aids such as motorized wheelchairs
  • Shared e-scooters where provincially exempt and municipally approved (none currently in Fort Saskatchewan)
     

What About Shared E-Scooters?

• Shared e-scooter programs exist in some municipalities (e.g., Calgary, Edmonton) through special provincial exemptions.
• These programs must follow strict rules, including speed limits, geofencing, and insurance.
• Fort Saskatchewan does not have a shared program, so all e-scooter use in public areas is currently prohibited.
• Scooter share is a service in which shared e-scooters are made available for individuals to rent on a short-term basis. These shared e-scooters are provided for a fee and may operate in a docked (stationed) or dockless system.

Questions or Concerns

For questions regarding what’s allowed in the city, please contact Municipal Enforcement at 780-997-7930.

If you have feedback about these provincial restrictions, we encourage you to share your concerns with the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors or your local MLA (click the links to see the contact information).