They're definitely a legal grey area. And a moral grey area for some. But it was interesting using one. It sure wasn't as easy as I thought it would be tho.
Cheers.
John
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They're definitely a legal grey area. And a moral grey area for some. But it was interesting using one. It sure wasn't as easy as I thought it would be tho.
Cheers.
John
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The pedal assist are not considered a MV bob as you still need to pedal the bike this has been beat up on here and other sites before. I believe Ourea has knowledge on this topic
"E-bikes are not specifically referenced in this definition, and to my knowledge there has been no precedence set through the courts on the subject..."
Who wants to be the first to challenge it??
sure as s*** ain't going to be me!!!!
And, if I could afford that bike (at least the "Specialized" brand models), I would buy a ATV first.
There F'n expensive, Dunbar Cycles, full suspension models run 6500.00 to 8000.00:shock:
I think I will stick to the bike I have for now.....
that's a rich mans toy!
I seriously doubt that there would be any charges for using an e assist bike .... it almost makes me want to get one .
If you read the response that Ron got it very clearly states that it is not included if powered by human , animal or wind .
So rock ... common sense has once again been ignored .... and a simple situation made to sound complicated .
I surprised that the answer from the COS was not overly clear and concise :roll:
So the advice from the CO Service said its grey.... They said it has not been challenged in court... Lets say you buy one and try it.. You get caught by CO who sees it more black and white.. Then you get charges, probably the bike seized, then a long drawn out court process, you will probably have to hire a lawyer.... and in the end its up to the judge to decide IF its black or white? You may lose, you may have the bike forfeited...
That does not seem like common sense being ignored....
What I am saying is you state " I seriously doubt that there would be any charge..." Why take the risk, sit back long enough and some FOOL will try it and then see how the courts play it out before you go down that road (figuratively and physically)...
Nothing wrong with being a pioneer or a trend setter, but maybe not on this one..
It is my recommendation that an E-bike not be used in areas where motor vehicles are prohibited or restricted, however I am unable to state whether they re prohibited by law.
Regulations and Policy Analyst|Fish & Wildlife Branch|Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations|[/QUOTE]
To my way of thinking he answers the question, albeit in a round about way, relatively clearly. It looks to me like this is already being discussed. Then again maybe it's just his interpretation. I'll stick to backpacking though and save my pennies for a fly-in Stone's Sheep/Caribou hunt.
Guess WHAT no JUDGE is going to Convict you with that answer from a BC Gov Office THEY don't even know themselves WTF is the REAL answer! Take your chances with the Judge He will be your Friend ! More Proof our CO dept is RUN poorly and this is BIT of a JOKE ! :sad: jmo RJ