New report reveals 10 children died in 2025 e-scooter, e-bike accidents

A new report revealed that in 2025, 10 kids died from injuries related to e-scooters and e-bikes, with six of those children being from Ontario.

According to a report released Thursday by the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program, 12 more children were admitted to intensive care units, while another 26 were hospitalized for over two days.

SickKids says they are seeing more severe injuries, with the most common demographic being children between the ages of 10-12. They say most of them are boys and the vast majority are not wearing helmets.

E-scooter regulations fall under the Provincial Highway Safety Act although the specific regulations by municipality can vary.

In Hamilton, Halton and Niagara region, riders must be 16 years or older and anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.

Under the Provincial Highway Safety Act, parents can be held responsible if their child under 16 rides an e-scooter.

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E-scooters are not permitted on sidewalks, crosswalks, highways, and most trails unless posted otherwise.

However, they are permitted on roads where speed limits are under 50 km/h.

Hamilton police says they have seen an increase in e-scooter complaints involving underage riders and people riding in areas they are not permitted.

Regulations require riders to remain standing without the use of seat attachments. Riders must not operate the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The data released in the report says there is a need for better policy co-ordination and public education to clearly communicate the laws on e-bikes and scooters.

With Files From The Canadian Press

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