Good morning folks,reading all your comments has been extremely helpful,several have already confirmed what we already knew,it would appear that a large degree of confusion exists across the spectrum on the correct and appropriate legislation pertaining to the charges in my case.Former NRP officer M...

Toonie,having 45 years plus of experience with all forms of wheeled vehicles,I'm fully familiar with all the aspects of the E-bike differences.For a more detailed explanation of my role in this debate look for an archive article in the Welland Tribune July 30th 2010. www.wellandtribune.ca My whole i...

Thanks to you all for your input,still working on the defence plus other issues relating to the whole E-bike legislation.I realize it's a can of worms however when I'm done it will hopefully be somewhat clearer.I have already been accused by an importer in Stratford of trying to put them out of busi...

Thanks for all of your updates on this subject.I will be fighting this whole issue in court in Welland August 23rd.I am currently collecting data,photographs,comments etc. on all aspects of the E-bike travesty.One year ago (July 30th) a Welland Tribune article showcased these machines from a safety ...

Thanks to both of you for responding.A search determined my licence was suspended in 04 (failure to provide).I decided not to apply for renewal and have been under the impression it had simply expired.I fully understand the transformation from "E-bike" to "motor vehicle" is based...

My E-Bike was towed and impounded for seven days What for? The officer informed me that I was charged because the scooter did not have its pedals affixed.None of the charges reflect that.As a result of the pedals not being affixed I was charged with operating a "motor vehicle" except for ...

The laws are spread all over the place making them confusing and a little hard to research. The big issue in your case seems to be that your bike didn't have any pedals attached. They must have pedals and aren't supposed to be operated without them. Minus the pedals, you no longer qualify as a powe...

I was stopped by Niagara Regional Police yesterday while riding an E-Bike (scooter style).I was wearing an approved bicycle helmet,charged with "fail to wear proper helmet on power-assisted bicycle".Additionally three other HTA charges,no plates,no insurance.My charges stem from the fact t...