Youth dirt bike rider faces arrest, vehicle seizure
A Port Moody youth is accused of resisting arrest after officers allegedly saw him riding the wrong way on Ioco Road and doing stunts on his electric dirt bike, according to a post from the Port Moody Police Department.
The rider “repeatedly” drove into oncoming lanes of traffic at high speed before being arrest by plainclothes and uniformed officers.
“He unsuccessfully resisted arrest and now faces criminal charges in addition to the seizure of his bike,” according to PMPD.
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PMPD acknowledged “growing frustration” around illegal dirt bikes being driven dangerously on city streets, most often by youth.
The post also urged parents of riders to be aware of the legal consequences and safety risks.
Micromobility rules
Separate from e-bikes, high-powered electric dirt bikes typically can’t be registered or insured and aren’t permitted on roads or sidewalks. Electric dirt bikes can only be used off-road or on private property.
Riders must be 14 years old to operate an e-bike with a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour. Riders who are 16 or older can use a standard e-bike with a top speed of 32 km/h. Insurance isn’t required but helmets are mandatory.
E-scooters are only permitted in communities taking part in the provincial pilot program, including Coquitlam and Port Moody. E-scooters aren’t allowed in Port Coquitlam, Anmore, or Belcarra.
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