Traffic safety is a shared responsibility. From skateboards to semi-trucks, Strathcona County is committed to ensure its safety planning, education and enforcement strategies create a safe transportation experience for all.
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Active transportation
Modes of active transportation include bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards and push scooters. These vehicles are propelled only by muscular power.
Rules and regulations
Kids' bicycle (wheel diameter of 20 inches or less)
Allowed on sidewalks and trails
Helmet required
Bell/horn, brakes and a reflector required
Headlight, taillight and rear reflector required at night
Adult bicycle
Allowed on trails and roads
Bell/horn, brakes and a reflector required
Headlight, taillight and rear reflector required at night
Helmet required if under the age of 18
More information can be found on the bike safety web page
Push scooters, skateboards and rollerblades
Allowed on sidewalks and trails
Wearing a helmet and other protective gear, like knee and elbow pads, is strongly recommended
Kids' bicycle (wheel diameter of 20 inches or less)
Allowed on sidewalks and trails
Helmet required
Bell/horn, brakes and a reflector required
Headlight, taillight and rear reflector required at night
Adult bicycle
Allowed on trails and roads
Bell/horn, brakes and a reflector required
Headlight, taillight and rear reflector required at night
Helmet required if under the age of 18
More information can be found on the bike safety web page
Push scooters, skateboards and rollerblades
Allowed on sidewalks and trails
Wearing a helmet and other protective gear, like knee and elbow pads, is strongly recommended
Micromobility devices
Micromobility devices include personal e-bikes, e-scooters and mobility aids. It is important to note that some e-bikes meet the criteria to be classified as an off-highway vehicle. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that their e-bike meets Alberta’s criteria for an e-bike.
These vehicles are regulated by Alberta's Traffic Safety Act and Vehicle Equipment Regulation.
Rules and regulations
E-scooter
Can ride on private property
Not allowed on public sidewalks, trails or roads
No minimum age
No max speed
Helmet recommended
E-bike
Can ride on trails and roads
Ages 12+
Max speed of 32 km/hr
Helmet required if under 18 years old
Pedals required
Horn/bell required
Headlight, taillight and rear reflector required in low visibility
E-dirt bike
Can ride on private property and public land (designated trails and OHV areas only)
Not allowed on public sidewalks, trails or roads
Ages 14+*
Helmet required*
Registration and insurance required*
Licence plate, head-light, tail-light, required*
See off-highway vehicle page for more information
*on public land
Moped
Can ride on the road
Ages 14+
Max speed of 70 km/hr
Licence required (any class; 1 through 7)
Helmet required
Registration and insurance required
Licence plate, head-light, tail-light, required
Mobility aids (electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters)
Can ride on sidewalks and trails
No minimum age
No max speed
Helmet recommended when traveling on uneven surfaces
Prohibited miniature vehicles (pocket bikes, golf carts, go-carts, motorized skateboards, hoverboards and personal transporters)
Can be used on private property
Not allowed on public sidewalks, trails or roads
No minimum age
No max speed
E-scooter
Can ride on private property
Not allowed on public sidewalks, trails or roads
No minimum age
No max speed
Helmet recommended
E-bike
Can ride on trails and roads
Ages 12+
Max speed of 32 km/hr
Helmet required if under 18 years old
Pedals required
Horn/bell required
Headlight, taillight and rear reflector required in low visibility
E-dirt bike
Can ride on private property and public land (designated trails and OHV areas only)
Not allowed on public sidewalks, trails or roads
Ages 14+*
Helmet required*
Registration and insurance required*
Licence plate, head-light, tail-light, required*
See off-highway vehicle page for more information
*on public land
Moped
Can ride on the road
Ages 14+
Max speed of 70 km/hr
Licence required (any class; 1 through 7)
Helmet required
Registration and insurance required
Licence plate, head-light, tail-light, required
Mobility aids (electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters)
Can ride on sidewalks and trails
No minimum age
No max speed
Helmet recommended when traveling on uneven surfaces
Prohibited miniature vehicles (pocket bikes, golf carts, go-carts, motorized skateboards, hoverboards and personal transporters)
Can be used on private property
Not allowed on public sidewalks, trails or roads
No minimum age
No max speed
Motorcycles
While motorcycles can be a fun, fuel efficient way to travel, motorcyclists are very vulnerable road users. All motorists play a large role in motorcycle safety. Look out for bikers on the road and give them lots of space.
Safety tips
Wear all proper safety riding attire. Leather, textile or Kevlar materials can help protect you in an accident. Reflective materials can help you be seen.
Never drive impaired.
Avoid riding in the blind spots of other vehicles. Stay predictable.
Stay sharp and scan the road for hazards.
Rules and regulations
Class 6 licence required
Ages 16+
Valid registration and insurance required
Approved motorcycle helmet required
Other vehicles
You'll also encounter a variety of other vehicles travelling through Strathcona County. For more information and safety tips, visit the following pages:
Agricultural equipment – tractors, combines, horses
Commercial vehicles – semi-trucks, buses
Emergency vehicles – fire trucks, ambulances, police cruisers
Off-highway vehicles – ATVs, dirt bikes, snowmobiles
Recreational vehicles – campers, motorhomes
Vehicles for hire – taxis, limousines, black car service, rideshares
Resources
Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society
Government of Alberta Rider’s Guide for motorcycles, mopeds and power-assisted bicycles
Further information:
Road design
Transportation Engineering and Operations
Phone: 780-417-7100
Email: transportation@strathcona.ca
Enforcement
RCMP and Enforcement Services
Phone: 780-467-7741
911 Bison Way Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 1S9
