With increases in electric scooter use within the municipality, the Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) has launched a safety and awareness campaign.
The campaign will focus on educating people on the current regulations while also promoting safe transportation choices.
According to CKPS, e-scooters are generally not permitted in public areas, including sidewalks, roads, trails, and other municipal property, because the municipality has yet to create a by-law permitting their use.
The blitz is meant to remind residents that although e-scooters are readily available for purchase, that doesn't mean they are allowed on public property.
Officials report that there have been 22 e-scooter incidents in 2026, with 16 reports happening in the last two months.
The campaign asks residents to familiarize themselves with the municipal regulations for electric scooters, electric bikes, and other micro-mobility devices.
The main goal is to further educate the public, but officers will also be monitoring their usage and engaging in enforcement where necessary.
Operating an e-scooter illegally could come with fines of $250 to $2,500 under the Highway Traffic Act
