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Concerns Mount Over Young Riders Operating E-Bikes and E-Motos
Police and school officials say children as young as 9 are riding faster e-bikes and e-motos unsafely, prompting new warnings and restrictions.
- The Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police have responded to multiple complaints about young people riding e-bikes and e-scooters unsafely, including a disturbance at 4:30 a.m. on July 22, 2026, in Gravenhurst.
- E-Bikes must meet specific standards in Ontario, including having operable pedals, a motor rated at 500 watts or less, and a maximum speed of 32 km/h, to be legal under the Highway Traffic Act.
- Riders of both e-bikes and e-scooters must be at least 16 years old, wear approved helmets, and follow road rules; e-scooter riders must remain standing, not carry passengers or cargo, and not exceed 24 km/h on level surfaces.
- E-Bike operators do not require a driver's licence, vehicle registration, licence plates, or insurance but must follow Ontario's Highway Traffic Act and related regulations, and unsafe behavior should be reported to the police.
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