A video circulating online shows an individual riding an e-scooter on the Conestoga Expressway among other vehicles, prompting a cautionary message from law enforcement about adhering to regulations or facing severe repercussions. The video’s exact date is unknown, captured from a dashboard camera of a vehicle on the expressway.
In the footage, the e-scooter rider navigates two lanes of traffic, being overtaken by other vehicles on the four-lane route. The Waterloo Regional Police Service shared the video, emphasizing that e-scooters are not permitted on controlled-access highways and should not exceed 24 km/h in speed.
Police underscore the dangers posed by high-speed e-scooter riding, highlighting the limited reaction time for unexpected obstacles. They warn of potential catastrophic outcomes from a single misstep. The expressway is monitored by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), who acknowledge awareness of the video.
Recent reports from the Canadian Pediatric Society reveal a surge in e-scooter-related injuries among children and teens. SickKids hospital in Toronto witnessed a rise in e-scooter injury cases from 26 in 2023 to 107 in 2025. Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, a pediatric emergency physician at SickKids, expressed concerns over the severity of injuries from e-scooter accidents, noting that most cases involve riders without helmets.
Ontario’s pilot program permits municipalities to regulate e-scooter usage, with specific guidelines in place. Riders must wear helmets, be at least 16 years old, ride standing up, refrain from carrying passengers or cargo, and avoid controlled-access highways. The pilot program, initiated on January 1, 2020, will continue until November 27, 2029, with violators facing fines ranging from $250 to $2,500 for breaching regulations.