NRS Launches Micromobility Campaign Ahead of Enforcement
The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) has launched a national public education campaign to ensure riders of e-bikes, scooters and similar personal transport devices clearly understand the existing legal requirements that apply when using public roads.
The campaign, which runs from 19 December to 15 January, is being delivered under the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) and is coordinated by the NRSC in partnership with the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI), the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL).
The initiative focuses on clarity, safety and compliance, ahead of enforcement of existing laws commencing on 16 January.
Eric Bush, Chief Officer for the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure and Chair of the National Road Safety Committee, said the campaign is intended to ensure fairness and understanding ahead of enforcement.
“This education campaign is intended to give riders the knowledge of their responsibilities in operating an e-bike on Cayman’s roads and the time to become compliant,” said Mr. Bush. “From 16 January 2026, full enforcement of the existing laws will begin, and riders are expected to be compliant.”
Under the Traffic Law, riders of e-bikes and scooters are required to:
- Be at least 17 years old
- Hold a valid Category 0 or Category 2 driver’s license
- Ensure the device is registered, licensed and insured
- Comply with traffic signals, signage and road markings
- Operate only where permitted by law
These requirements are not new and reflect the principle that e-bikes and scooters operate in the same traffic environment as motor vehicles and must follow the same Rules of the Road.
The public education campaign is being delivered through radio, digital media, Government and partner agency websites, public service centers and media interviews, ensuring information is widely accessible across the community. Kurt Walton, Commissioner of Police, emphasized the importance of compliance in supporting road safety.
“E-bikes and scooters are operating alongside cars and other vehicles, and the same Rules of the Road apply,” said Commissioner Walton. “Understanding and complying with these requirements helps reduce risk and keeps all road users safer.”
Members of the public are encouraged to use the education period to confirm they meet all legal requirements before riding.
Enforcement of the existing laws will begin on 16 January.
