Can You Get A DUI On An E-Scooter? Yes

With the role out of rental E-Scooters in Regina last week, we have been asked this question multiple times. As the title indicates, the answer is yes. Not only can you be charged criminally with impaired driving and/or driving at .08 or over, you can also be fined under The Traffic Safety Act for a number of traffic offences which have recently been introduced by our provincial government through The Limited Speed Motor Vehicle Regulations.

The purpose of this article is to serve as a timely reminder to all individuals that the operation of E-Scooters, while fun and available at the touch of a button, carries a significant level of responsibility. Despite how easy they are to access and operate, criminal liability and other legal consequences can result from improper use.