The teen whipping by you on an e-bike may actually be riding an electric dirt bike.
Nelson Police Department said in a statement Friday that it is seeing more youth riding Surron and Talaria brand bikes, which aren't street legal unless they have head, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
Riders of these dirt bikes are also required to have valid insurance and a class six motorcycle license or class eight learners licence to use on roads or in any public areas.
"These dirt bikes are subject to offences and fines under the Motor Vehicle Act," said the department in a statement. "Additionally, if anyone riding an e-dirt bike is found in contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act and fails to stop for police they may be subject to a Criminal Code offence of Flight from Peace Office."
Surron and Talaria bikes travel much faster than e-bikes. A Surron Light Bee X Ultra Bee tops out at 94 km/h, while Talaria's Komodo bike is advertised as reaching 105 km/h.
