RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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E-Bikes & Motorized Peddling-Assist Devices​

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In Ontario, cycling under the influence can result in serious legal consequences. If your bike is an electronic bike (E-bike) or has a motorized-peddling assist device, the bike can qualify as a “conveyance” under the Criminal Code, making it subject to DUI charges. On the other hand, bikes that do not have a motor are not considered a “conveyance” and thus are not subject to criminal DUI charges.