Two riders on electric scooters were captured in a video traveling along Highway 125 South in Laval, Quebec. The footage, posted early Friday, has ignited public concern over the safety of using personal mobility devices on high‑speed roads and has led to renewed calls for stricter regulatory measures.
The incident was recorded at approximately 11:25 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 21, 2026, showing the two scooters moving in the southbound lane of Highway 125, a major thoroughfare that exceeds the speed limits permitted for e‑scooter operation. The video quickly spread online, prompting comments from commuters and local residents who questioned how the riders could navigate a roadway designed for motor vehicles.
Under current Quebec legislation, electric scooters are allowed only on streets where the posted speed limit does not exceed 50 kilometres per hour. Highways, defined as roads with higher speed limits, are expressly excluded from the list of permissible routes for these devices. The law aims to keep riders and motorists separate, reducing the risk of collisions in environments where speeds are significantly higher than what e‑scooters can safely handle.
Following the video's circulation, community members and safety advocates have voiced demands for tighter enforcement of the existing rules and for additional measures to prevent similar occurrences. Social media posts have urged municipal authorities to increase monitoring and to consider penalties for riders who violate the highway prohibition.
While officials have not yet released an official response, the episode adds to an ongoing dialogue about the appropriate integration of e‑scooters into Quebec’s transportation network. The incident underscores the tension between the growing popularity of micro‑mobility options and the need to ensure that they are used within the confines of regulations designed to protect all road users.