Quebec’s recent surprise decision to ban uncertified mopeds and motorbikes from bike paths, sidewalks, and roads, has left many both shocked and angry.
Uncertified mopeds and motorbikes will from now on be heavily fined. The government is implementing these new measures because it says they pose a safety risk to pedestrians and cyclists because of their speed and weight.
These uncertified vehicles are already banned from being sold or imported new into Quebec because they fail to meet safety standards.
Quebec’s auto insurance board has made the new changes because it says it was unfair to the many law-abiding riders who own and use compliant vehicles.
But the government’s move has left many food and delivery drivers who ride these types of bikes now with costly vehicles they can no longer use.
While others, like Velo-Quebec, welcome the ban, saying this measure will make it safer for cyclists to ride their bikes and use Quebec’s biking network.
People who ride unregistered or uncertified mopeds and motorbikes on roads, bicycle paths and sidewalks are now liable to be fined anywhere between $300 and $600.