E-dirt bikes, e-scooters and other small vehicles are becoming more common in our community, but the rules can be confusing. Not everything available for purchase is legal to operate on public roads or pathways, and high-powered "Sur-Ron style" e-dirt bikes are not street-legal vehicles.
“Sur-Ron style” e-dirt bikes are not legal or permitted on roads or pathways in Okotoks.
The rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, mobility aids and other small vehicles are established by the Province of Alberta, not the Town of Okotoks. The provincial handbook, Rules and Regulations Applying to Small Vehicles, is the best source for understanding which devices are permitted and where they can be operated. The handbook covers a range of devices, including mobility aids, power bicycles, e-scooters and other small vehicles. If you're unsure where your device fits, the handbook can help clarify the requirements.
In Okotoks, Municipal Enforcement officers help educate residents, promote safe riding and enforce provincial rules. Our officers have also been spending more time on local pathways to connect with riders, answer questions and help improve awareness of the rules to keep everyone safe.
Parents and riders: know what you're buying, understand where it can be used and talk to your kids about safe and legal riding before heading out. Safer roads and pathways are a shared responsibility, and every safe choice—whether driving or riding—helps protect our community.
Watch this short video from our Municipal Enforcement team to get the facts. Then share it with family, friends or neighbours who ride.