New Bylaw Changes to Hike up Winter Parking, E-Scooter Fines

New Bylaw changes to hike up winter parking, e-scooter fines

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has increased measures to maintain road safety, announcing several amendments to the Roads and Transportation Bylaw in a bid to encourage safer traffic practices.

Parents face $500 fine for allowing minors to use e-scooters

FORT MCMURRAY — Parents or guardians who knowingly allow someone under 18 to operate an e-scooter or other miniature vehicle in a public space can now face a $500 fine under changes approved by RMWB council. The amendments to the Roads and Transportation Bylaw also give bylaw officers authority to impound miniature vehicles being operated in violation of municipal rules. Council also approved new penalties for vehicles that track dirt, mud or in…