A 14-year-old teen from Bracebridge has been charged after attempting to flee police on an electric dirt bike.
According to police, Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting general patrols in town on Aug. 27 at 11 p.m. when they noticed an electric dirt-bike-style vehicle being operated unsafely on Manitoba Street.
Police said officers initiated a traffic stop on Douglas Drive, and while the teen initially appeared to slow down and comply, he then attempted to flee by driving through a ditch, causing him to be thrown from the bike.
As a result, a 14-year-old from Bracebridge is facing seven charges, including:
- Careless Driving
- Fail to stop for police
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence
- Drive motor vehicle – no permit
- Driver – no helmet or improper helmet
- Drive without proper rear light – motorcycle
He is slated to appear in court on November 12.
