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The Gananoque Police Service is reminding residents about the rules and safety requirements for operating e-bikes in Ontario. As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, it’s important for riders to understand the laws that help keep everyone safe on the road.
E-bikes are permitted on most roads and in designated bike lanes, but they are not allowed on sidewalks or 400-series highways. Riders must be at least 16 years old, and wearing an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet is mandatory at all times.
To be considered legal in Ontario, an e-bike must:
Have an electric motor not exceeding 500 watts
Have a maximum assisted speed of 32 km/h
Include functioning bicycle pedals
Weigh no more than 120 kg (including the bike and battery)
Be equipped with two independent braking systems
While e-bike riders are not required to have a driver’s licence, registration, or insurance, they must follow all the same traffic laws as cyclists, including those related to impaired driving. Municipalities may also have additional restrictions, so riders are encouraged to check local regulations before heading out.
E-bikes that do not meet these requirements are not considered legal for use on any public roadway or bike lane. These vehicles may only be operated on private property with the property owner’s permission.
The Gananoque Police Service reminds all riders to make safety a priority and to ensure any e-bike they purchase meets Ontario’s provincial standards. For more information, please contact the Gananoque Police Service at 613-382-4422.
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Gananoque Police Service Officially Joins the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard - The Gananoque Police Service has onboarded onto the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), aimed at monitoring and sharing information about individuals on bail for firearms-related offences and/or crimes against the person offences. - The PBCD is a situational awareness and investigative tool, managed by the OPP, that provides cross- jurisdictional and inter-agency data to assist Ontario’s police officers with managing individuals on bail in the community. - The dashboard provides critical information about offenders released on bail for a broader range of high-risk offender. It significantly improves the monitoring of bail compliance, enhancing the safety of frontline officers and ensuring they can proactively respond to bail violations. - The PBCD is available to all police services in Ontario, reinforcing a province-wide effort to strengthen bail compliance and enhance public safety through near real-time data and shared information. - More information is available at www.opp.ca/pbcd . - Government News Release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005584/ontario-launches-new-tool-to-better- monitor-high-risk-offenders-on-bail
On September 23, 2024, during the evening hours, officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver was unable to produce a valid driver’s licence. The individual was subsequently identified and found to be driving while suspended. Further investigation revealed the 39-year-old driver was also bound by a release order on unrelated charges, which included a curfew condition. The driver was arrested and searched, and officers located a knife and cash on their person. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a collapsible steel baton, a knife, a scale, a pipe, and approximately 29.6 grams of methamphetamine. As a result, the 39-year-old resident of Elgin was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking — methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition Order, Breach of Recognizance, and Driving While Under Suspension under the Highway Traffic Act. On April 2, 2026, the accused was convicted of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking — methamphetamine, and Breach of Recognizance. The Ontario Court of Justice granted 213 days of pre-sentence custody credit for time served and imposed a suspended sentence with 18 months of probation. The accused was also issued a lifetime weapons prohibition.