Whereas those who choose to cycle, scoot or roll on public streets are subject to similar rights and duties as the driver of a motor vehicle; And whereas those drivers who are currently licensed and insured may also use other self-propelled or electrified means to travel which reduces the risk and costs to ICBC while their insured vehicles are parked at home: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the Province to instruct ICBC to examine the provincial insurance regime to expand insurance policy options to remove any barriers to micromobility users self-propelled or electrified devices.
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Government and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia ICBC share responsibility for road safety. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure oversee the legislative, regulatory and policy framework of the Motor Vehicle Act. Under existing provincial legislation, micromobility devices are excluded for on highway use outside approved pilot projects. Several pilot projects in BC communities are exploring the potential of introducing e-scooters and similar devices on public roads or highways. These pilot projects will test and evaluate the safety and efficiency of electric kick scooters in supporting expanded active transportation networks and CleanBC. It is outside ICBCs mandate to provide an insurance product for micromobility devices at this time. However, if a British Columbian micromobility user is injured in a crash with a motor vehicle, they are entitled to enhanced accident benefits under Enhanced Care in the same manner as pedestrians and cyclists.