An Innisfil man got a lesson in the rules of the road in the form of seven charges after South Simcoe Police say he was caught operating an illegally modified e-bike.
Police say officers from the Traffic Unit stopped the 26-year-old on the 20th Sideroad, south of Kilarney Beach Road, in Innisfil on Wednesday morning.
They say the modified e-bike was travelling at 54 km/h.
Under Ontario law, e-bikes must not exceed 32 km/h.
The man was charged with driving while under suspension, driving without a licence, driving without a permit, driving without plates, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, failing to surrender an insurance card, and operating a modified power-assisted bicycle.
South Simcoe Police have these reminders:
What is an off-road vehicle? Off-road vehicles include:
Dirt bikes
ATVs (four-wheelers)
UTVs / side-by-sides
Off-road vehicles are NOT permitted on any roads in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury at any time.
ATVs in Innisfil:
ATVs are permitted on some municipal roads in Innisfil, only if:
Driver has a valid G2 licence or higher
One rider only
An approved helmet is worn
Headlights and tail lights are on
Properly plated and insured
Not operated between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
UTVs/side-by-sides and dirt bikes are not permitted on Innisfil roadways and may only be used on private property with the owner’s permission.
