E-bikes and alcohol don't mix

SooToday.com sister-site baytoday.ca reported two incidents involving e-bikes and vehicles over the weekend. . A 55 year old e-bike driver succumbed to his injuries following a collision with a vehicle on June 29th.

SooToday.com sister-site baytoday.ca reported two incidents involving e-bikes and vehicles over the weekend. .

A 55 year old e-bike driver succumbed to his injuries following a collision with a vehicle on June 29th.

There was a second e-bike-vehicle collision that may result in impaired charges being laid against the e-bike driver.

North Bay police remind the public that any vehicle in Canada that is not powered by all things muscular, is considered a motor vehicle and subject to the same laws regarding drinking and driving.

North Bay Police Service
News Release
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A collision on June 29th between an e-bike and a motor vehicle could result in drinking and driving charges against the e-bike driver.

Symptoms of alcohol consumption resulted in a blood demand being made to the driver.

Alcohol analysis will determine whether charges are processed.

The North Bay police wish to remind the public that drinking and driving offences relate to any vehicle operated in Canada that is powered by anything other than muscular power.

This can include e-bikes, lawn tractors, ATV’s and a variety of other vehicles.

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