My father had previously gotten a DUI in his vehicle. Then shortly after they got him again on his cheapo Canadian Tire electric bike. He's old and didn't know such laws regardin the electric bike. Now we have the option of getting the bike back, but apparently it's in a tow truck yard being stored. I'm scared to see how much they're going to want for us to get it back considering it's been about 3 weeks. I guess my question is, do they even have the right to impound the bike like this? It's not a bicycle, yet not a motor vehicle... Are they trying to hose us hoping we don't know better? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. :(

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Electric Bike DUI Impoundment?

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Re: Electric Bike DUI Impoundment?

There is no impound...The bike was towed to get it off the street...All you have to do is pay tow fee...... The only impound is the 45 day that falls under the Ontario HTA for people convicted previously.. But the HTA penalties do not apply, Note everyday you leave your bike in the tow yard cost about 80/day i think....Since I know when this happened I would think that by now the cost would be more than the bike... GS

There is no impound...The bike was towed to get it off the street...All you have to do is pay tow fee......

The only impound is the 45 day that falls under the Ontario HTA for people convicted previously..

But the HTA penalties do not apply,

Note everyday you leave your bike in the tow yard cost about 80/day i think....Since I know when this happened I would think that by now the cost would be more than the bike...

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Re: Electric Bike DUI Impoundment?

Ouch, thats no good. Cheer up. E-bikes are now allowed on roads in Ontario. If youd like some information about all the new e-bike rules you can check out my blog. http://transportationlaw.wordpress.com/ ... tion-news/
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Re: Electric Bike DUI Impoundment?

Ebike riders that got into Grandpa's cough medicine can and have been charged with impaired. Its a legit charge since its a motor vehicle as defined by the CCC. Since it is not a motor vehicle as defined by the HTA, ADLS suspensions do not apply. It still needs to be towed from the road since you can't leave it there for someone to steal.

Ebike riders that got into Grandpa's cough medicine can and have been charged with impaired. Its a legit charge since its a motor vehicle as defined by the CCC. Since it is not a motor vehicle as defined by the HTA, ADLS suspensions do not apply.

It still needs to be towed from the road since you can't leave it there for someone to steal.

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