George Town, Cayman Islands — 23 February 2026 — The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) reminds the public that enforcement of existing laws governing e-bikes, scooters and similar micro-mobility devices begins on 1 March 2026.

These are existing requirements under the Traffic Act (2023 Revision) and related regulations. Mechanically propelled devices operated on public roads are treated as motor vehicles and must meet the same legal standards.
Devices captured under the law include:

  *   Electric e-bikes (throttle-controlled)
  *   Pedal-assisted e-bikes
  *   Electric scooters and seated e-scooters
  *   Motor scooters and mopeds
  *   Motorised bicycles
  *   Segways and similar self-balancing devices
  *   Motorised wave boards and comparable personal transport devices

Where operated on public roads, these devices fall within the scope of the Traffic Act and Traffic Regulations.

Drivers must observe the same Rules of the Road as motor vehicles and follow the same safety practices and road discipline.

Under existing law, riders must:

  *   Be at least 17 years of age
  *   Hold a valid Category 0 or Category 2 driver’s licence
  *   Ensure the device is roadworthy, insured, registered and licensed
  *   Comply with all traffic signals, road signs and road markings
  *   Operate only where legally permitted and not on sidewalks or against the flow of traffic

Insurance coverage for compliant micro-mobility devices is currently available, with multiple policies already being written by Indigo Insurance and Saxon. As with all motor vehicles, coverage is subject to the device meeting the applicable legal and roadworthiness requirements. Insurance must be in place before a device can be registered or licensed by the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL).
Any device that does not meet DVDL roadworthiness standards must not be operated on public roads.

Enforcement was originally scheduled for 16 January 2026. The extension to 1 March 2026 provided additional time for owners, riders and businesses to complete inspection, insurance, registration and licensing requirements.

From 1 March 2026, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) will commence enforcement of these existing legal obligations. As Commissioner Walton stated (16 January) when announcing the revised date, “Once the enhanced enforcement begins on this new date, there will be no excuses for not being compliant. ” https://www.rcips.ky/police-announce-1-march-commencement-of-enhanced-e-bike-scooter-enforcement-16-january>

Penalties may include fines, prosecution and potential disqualification from driving.

Further information on licensing, registration and compliance requirements is available from the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing at:
https://www.dvdl.gov.ky/licencing/e-bikes-scooters-and-similar-personal-transport-devices-2

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