Two individuals were observed riding electric scooters on Highway 125 South in Laval on Friday morning, an act that contravenes provincial regulations and has prompted renewed safety concerns. The sighting was recorded at 11:25 a.m. EDT, showing the riders traveling along a major highway despite the ban on such devices.
Quebec law explicitly prohibits the use of electric scooters on highways, classifying them as vehicles that may not be operated on roads designated for higher‑speed traffic. The legislation applies across the province, meaning that any highway, including Highway 125 South, is off‑limits to e‑scooters.
The presence of the scooters on a high‑speed thoroughfare has raised alarm among safety advocates who warn that the devices are ill‑suited to share space with faster moving motor vehicles. The incident has led to calls for stricter regulation and more robust enforcement of the existing ban, with community members urging authorities to address the risk of collisions.
Recent sightings of e‑scooters on the same highway have intensified the debate over how the prohibition is applied in practice. Those reports have reinforced concerns that current enforcement mechanisms may be insufficient to deter illegal use, prompting discussion among officials about possible measures to improve compliance.
The Friday event underscores ongoing tension between the growing popularity of micro‑mobility options and the regulatory framework governing their use. While no specific enforcement action has been announced following this particular incident, the episode highlights the need for continued attention to how e‑scooter regulations are implemented on Quebec’s highways.