Ride safely

 
 

For your safety

Before you start your e-scooter adventure, it’s important to understand how to ride safely, considerations for others, and some of our rider requirements.

Safety & laws in Halifax, NS

  • Riders must be 16 years or older.

  • Riders must wear a helmet in compliance with Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act- Helmet Regulations. Helmets are available free of charge at our waterfront location. HFX e-Scooters is not responsible or liable for any rider found in non-compliance with the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act- Helmet Regulations or for any fines or legal action resulting from non-compliance.

  • Riders must comply with the HRM Micromobility By-law regulations and are responsible for any ticket or fine associated with non-compliance.

  • Only one rider per e-scooter.

  • Riders must accept the Rental Agreement available through the HFX e-Scooters app, before they can rent an e-scooter.

  • HFX e-Scooters Privacy Policy.

Safety & laws in Sydney, NS

  • Riders must be 16 years or older. 

  • Riders must wear a helmet in compliance with Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act- Helmet Regulations . Helmets are available free of charge and will be delivered to your scooter location upon request to our helmet request line, 902-577-3469. Sydney e-Scooters is not responsible or liable for any rider found in non-compliance with the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act- Helmet Regulations or for any fines or legal action resulting from non-compliance. 

  • Riders must comply with the CBRM By-law regulations and are responsible for any ticket or fine associated with non-compliance.

  •  Only one rider per e-scooter. 

  • Riders must accept the Rental Agreement available through the HFX e-Scooters app, before they can rent an e-scooter. 

  • HFX e-Scooters Privacy Policy. 

Tips to consider

  • Always slow down and give right-of-way to pedestrians.

  • When possible use bike lanes.

  • Use your bell to let people know you’re near.

  • Use signal lights when making a turn.

  • E-scooters are not allowed in the Halifax Public Garden, on Metro Transit ferries or on the Macdonald bridge pedestrian walkway.