Creston RCMP are warning riders and parents of the laws for dirt bikes and electric dirt bikes after receiving ongoing complaints about these vehicles being used in public areas.
Officers have conducted education and enforcement efforts and already issued several warnings.
Police said these bikes must meet provincial licensing, insurance and registration requirements to be allowed on public roads and many are built only for off-road riding.
Police remind owners of off road vehicles that they must be registered and insured.
RCMP said e-dirt bikes and similar off-road vehicles can only be ridden on private property with the owner’s permission.
Riding in prohibited areas can put riders and other road users at risk.
Police said these vehicles are not permitted on public roadways, sidewalks, parks, pathways, Crown Land, Forest Service Roads or other public areas. They add that riders should check where their specific vehicle is legally allowed before heading out.
Riders who violate the rules could face tickets, charges, or have their bikes towed or impounded.
Parents are urged to explain safe riding practices and permitted locations to their children.
Anyone who has concerns or sees dangerous riding should report it to Creston RCMP.
