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Calgary’s E-Bike Chaos | Calgary News
Calgary police are sounding the alarm as teens ride turbocharged e-bikes at speeds over 70 km/h through neighborhoods and parks, sparking arrests, chases involving helicopters, and a growing safety crisis. With hundreds of unregulated e-bike models flooding the market, many far exceed Alberta’s legal limits — which cap speed at 32 km/h and require pedals and under-500-watt motors. Riders face dangerous driving charges and fines for lacking licenses or insurance, while communities like Evanston-Creekside report thousands in property damage and fear for seniors. Police struggle to enforce…
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