The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is asking for the public's input on new road safety rules because e-scooters and e-bikes are becoming more popular

Government Services Minister Mike Goosney said that laws need to keep up with new technology

He said that if they don't make changes, there will be more accidents

Some parents in Labrador want the government to make rules to make e-bikes and e-scooters safer

Two parents, Jackie Granter and Kesha Morgan, said they have seen more e-bikes and e-scooters on the road, but they are not being used safely

Granter said that e-scooters can suddenly cut in front of cars

Morgan said that e-scooter riders don't know how to share the road

Morgan said she has seen cars swerve to avoid e-scooters

Both parents support the government's plan to change the rules

Granter said it's a good idea, but she hopes it doesn't take too long

Granter wants a safety course to teach children the rules of the road

Morgan wants a program that requires e-scooter riders to carry a pass

The government has an online survey for people to give their opinions

The survey asks about safety rules, such as age limits and helmets

The government is also accepting written comments by email or mail

Minister Goosney said he wants to hear from everyone

He said he hopes to make changes to the rules this fall

A recent survey found that e-scooter accidents have caused 10 deaths and many injuries

The survey found that head injuries are the most common type of injury

Pamela Fuselli, from Parachute Canada, said the survey results are not surprising

Fuselli said that laws need to catch up with the popularity of e-scooters

Her organization recommends that children under 16 should not use e-scooters

Fuselli said that e-scooters are not toys and can be dangerous

She said that manufacturers, lawmakers, and police all have a role in making e-scooters safer

Fuselli said that working together can prevent injuries

Julia Kent, from the Canadian Automobile Association, said that many places don't have rules for e-bikes and e-scooters

Kent said that governments can't keep up with the growth of e-bikes and e-scooters

She said that injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters can be very serious

Kent said that e-bikes and e-scooters are convenient, but they can be risky

Other places have made rules for e-bikes and e-scooters, and Kent thinks it can be done

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