E-bike crack down
Photo: Rob Gibson
RCMP vehicle.
South Okanagan-Similkameen RCMP is “cracking down” on misuse of e-bikes and e-dirt-bikes
In a recent social media post, the police service said with increasing popularity of the bike, it is keeping an eye out for high risk and unauthorized drivers.
“E-dirt-bikes are relatively new compared to the traditional gas-powered dirt bikes, however, the rules for both remain the same,” said Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional RCMP.
RCMP is reminding people e-bikes are subject to Motor Vehicle Act such as:
No insurance $598,
No license $276 and three demerit points,
Ride motorcycle without required helmet $138 and two demerit points,
Drive without due care and attention $368 and six demerit points,
Drive without consideration $196 and six demerit points.
For more information on provincial e-bike requirements, click here.
