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@PathtoYahawah Күн бұрын
Canada sucks for this move
@MontrealRides Күн бұрын
To clarify, this is only in the province of Québec. It's still legal everywhere else in Canada The provinces decide what can and cannot be on the roads, while Canada only established the minimum safety standards.
@stockey 3 күн бұрын
Get a used one, for that price you can have a E-motorcycle.
@MontrealRides 3 күн бұрын
Like my reply to many😏, I'm getting a massive rebate as an existing customer affected by the new laws. My price tag is 3,999 instead of 6,699. Also, courses and insurance for motorcycles are much more expensive, since they require more training and are more dangerous. I'm only getting the Class 6D moped license, which is 3 hours of theory and 3 hours of practice, and an SAAQ knowledge test. Nothing more. As a comparison, the Class 6A motorcycle license has a pre-training SAAQ knowledge test, 32 hours of courses (theory and practice), another SAAQ closed-track test, 11 months of learner's license, and a final SAAQ road test. In a few years, I will begin training for the Class 6A.
@stockey 3 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides $3,999 that's more like it, imagine, that scooter weighs 249 pounds with a 3000W motor and a 60V Battery, my E-Bike weighs 65 pounds with a 3000W motor with a 72V battery, imagine the difference in power to weight.
@etric4947 3 күн бұрын
Big wheels and no adjustable seat and the motor is hidden. 3 reasons that it is now illegal on bike paths in the Province of Quebec. Ride on the streets with that beautiful electric Vespa.
@MontrealRides 3 күн бұрын
That's because this is not a fake scooter, it's an actual legal scooter. 😏 It legally goes up to 70 km/h, unlike the multitude of illegal (yet tolerated, because they don't "look like a scooter") e-kickscooters and e-bikes that can reach ridiculous speeds.
@Scoot2Bling 3 күн бұрын
lmao 6699$ for an electric scooter. crazy. and only 2 years of warranty haha pls dont.
@MontrealRides 3 күн бұрын
As one of your subscribers, I know you use the Euro. So, it's the equivalent of about 4,400 Euros. But I'm allowing a larger expense, but I'm getting a large rebate as an existing customer affected by the new law. I'll be getting it for 3,999 Canadian $, which is about 2,650 Euros. Electric vehicles are always a bit more expensive on the purchase, but you save sooo much money on fuel, especially since electricity is the cheapest in my province.
@Scoot2Bling 3 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides after that calculation i support your decision! 2650 euros is nice for a new one. Looking forward to more rides!
@gavrilopricip11 3 күн бұрын
WTF? why are those legal and mine (with is like a beachman 64' ) not??....also i saw a loophole that if they are "safe certified " in the US or Mexico they may be legal .(i want to import a new Chinese cafe racer motorcycle style bike to Ontario and get a scooter license inccure it there( i kept my ontario citizenship beacause i like to be able to actually get health care) and bring here to Montreal to ride ?
@MontrealRides 3 күн бұрын
That's because this is not a fake scooter, it's an actual legal scooter, requiring a license, registration and insurance. It legally goes up to 70 km/h, unlike the multitude of illegal e-kickscooters and e-bikes that can reach ridiculous speeds (illegally, but tolerated because they don't "look like a scooter"). 😏 Be careful: Even if you import something that respects Ontario laws, it doesn't mean you can bring it into Quebec with its new laws. Maybe double-check with the SAAQ to make sure everything is good-to-go! As a side note: You have Canadian citizenship... you should have the same free healthcare in any province in the country, LOL. I think you may have meant Ontario residency, which mainly determines what provincial income taxes you have to pay and which services you can or cannot have.
@XxFri3ndlyxX 4 күн бұрын
I had no clue it was banned until 2 weeks later. I was riding my ebike motorcycle from home to work and back. I passed by many cops but did not get pulled over once. I was so lucky. I started to get my license 1 month before the law happen and now have my learners license. Now my ebike motorcycle is accumulating dust. I found a way to register it but will cost 500$ just to get the paper. I'm not sure i want to spend that amount since i need new batterie and possibly a new motor. To me sound like a waste of money i will probably end up breaking it into part and sell parts and say good bye to it. At least i got that ebike 2 years ago and rode it for 7000km. I do have a e-fatbike that i modified to have a trunk, 4 piston brake and a much better suspension and i also installed myself new headlight and signal flasher and honk and that honk saved my life couple of time. I've been saving to buy a truck and will start my own company. I also think of moving to alberta. Quebec is just insane more and more every year.
@MontrealRides 4 күн бұрын
LOL, I have seen some leftover banned rides going around, and felt like telling them they couldn't ride anymore, but I was always across a 6-lane boulevard or in a bus. It's a good thing you also have an alternative e-bike, I think I will be getting myself one as well, just to have that option. If you don't mind, can you share where/how it is people can get theirs possibly registered? I'm sure it would help a few people that want to keep riding their bike legally.
@XxFri3ndlyxX 3 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides To be honest there is another reason i don't want to pay that 500$ is that the guy is a crook. Before the law he was charging 150 and now he charge 500$ But for those still interested and you can drive to Trois-Rivieres then you can go to a dealership called Motosport Bois-franc Mauricie on 2515 Rue Royale, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 4L7 The way it works is that you basically "sell" the ebike to him to then resell it to you then by buying it from him he give you a piece of paper that you can use to go to SAAQ and register your ebike scooter style or moto style as a scooter. But i'm pretty sure you need proof of purchase of your ebike.
@MontrealRides 3 күн бұрын
@@XxFri3ndlyxX Trois-Rivière?!? A bit far for me, LOL! Having no car, I'd have to bus it. And all without the UQi+. I see the dealership is taking advantage of the situation to make extra money. Of course, if it's sold back to us as a scooter, hopefully the dealership would put the CMVSS stamp on the ride so that it is approved for public roads. On top of getting it registered, one would also need to have at least a Class 6D scooter license and insurance, too. And considering my UQi+ can't go fast (top 37-38 km/h in Sports Mode), there would probably be many road limitations (on top of not being allowed on bike paths). But, good to know there are options! Thanks for that!
@Wheely_Nily 6 күн бұрын
Sadly, Quebec is a backward society. They legalize it, after collecting all the tax revenue from the scooters and they banned it. What happened to green and eco friendly city. This is only 3 months of summer where we can be outside and getting the fresh air. Instead they want the noisy gas scooter, where they want you to pay into their system each year.
@Benanslandon 7 күн бұрын
quebec has fallen. Nobody likes the french except the french. sorry, not sorry.
@user-wt8bk5te2y 7 күн бұрын
Hi . . . you should be able to get a doctors note from your doctor claiming you have an anxiety disability about using gas powered vehicles as a primary mode of transportation. You therefore need this electric vehicle as an accommodation for your anxiety disability. While yes someone could claim there are other electric vehicles/bikes, you should have the right to choose your disability accommodation (the law protects that) . . . this is no different than a four wheeled scooter for mobility impairments . . . if you have an anxiety about using gas powered vehicles, you have a right to your accommodation . . . you will need a doctors note recognizing your anxiety issue and you will have to assert your disability rights to choose your accommodation. Your goal should be to put a check on Quebec Government abuse of power . . . there are many many many people who ride electric devices due to their anxiety issues over using petroleum based conveyances . . . there is clearly something wrong with the government telling people what assistive devices they can choose to use to mitigate their anxiety. This should be a solid legal argument to successfully override any ticket issued to someone riding any assistive technology device such as a NIU UQI+ In the UK there are many so called "Auditors" who fly drones and have challenged the law (including police officers abusing authority). The goal of these "Auditors" is often to educate the public and advocate for the rights of citizens engaged in legal activities such as flying drones. There can be no doubt that many people ride electric cycles as an adaptive technology to combat their anxiety over petroleum use and damage to the environment and communities. In Quebec Rules for allocating assistive devices The process for allocating assistive devices starts with an overall assessment. Health professionals recommend assistive devices based on the person’s needs and situation. These recommendations may pertain to: the use of assistive devices to ensure safety during daily activities; learning new strategies to increase functional autonomy; the layout of the home, school or professional environment. Criteria The proposed assistive device will be: the one that allows the person to be autonomous on a daily basis; the one that meets the needs in the simplest possible way; the one that is the most economical when several assistive devices can meet the identified needs. An assistive device can be recommended for each of your needs identified during the assessment. Where a single assistive device can meet several of your needs, the loan of that particular device will be prioritised. Process To enrol in this program, contact your Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) or your Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS).
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
What a detailed and informative comment! I see you've done you're research. Since I am using this situation as an opportunity to get my scooter license and get a "real" scooter, I will not be doing this myself. But others may want to do so, whether truthfully or as a legal tactic. So, I will pin your comment on this video so it will always be on top. If you prefer that I unpin it, just reply to my reply telling so and I will unpin it. (KZfaq only allows me to pin one comment on my entire channel, so it won't be pinned forever.)
@user-wt8bk5te2y 7 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides definitely pin it if you have someone in your community or the Quebec area who is ready to challenge this Provincial Government over-reach this can assist in getting exemptions from the type of scrutiny being suggested by the Provincial Government on these electric scooters. I doubt very much a traffic court Justice would uphold the Quebec Government's ban of one type of electric Scooter while others are allowed to escape scrutiny based on who the manufacturer is or what the styling and various bumpers are and side panels are. The bike you have is no bigger really than the bike was that was next to it at the electric bike shop . . . honestly, if the Quebec Government is going there, what's next? . . . maybe banninga man from being on the road because he's twice the size of another man?
@jojoskunk 7 күн бұрын
think we can ride motorcycle in winter if you have certified winter tire
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
You're absolutely correct! I looked it up to be sure. There was a time, years ago, when it wasn't allowed. Later it was allowed as long as your have certified winter tires. Quebec tried to change that law again in 2021 to not allow motorcycles, scooters and mopeds in winter, but the law was not passed. I found it on the SAAQ's website: saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/moped-scooter/weather-conditions From December 1 to March 15, you can ride motorcycles, scooters and mopeds on public roads, as long as you have winter tires. Though they don't recommend it, as it is easy to slip and fall on two wheels in the snow. 😃
@phatster88 7 күн бұрын
Police is gonna have a great field day with their monthly quota of traffic violation tickets.
@EIEIO47 7 күн бұрын
Why in first the government allowed that in country?
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
The way the Canadian constitution works is that the Federal Government will set the minimum standards. It is then up to the Provincial Governments to decide on what can be allowed or banned from the roads in their provinces. As such, the UQi+ can be imported into Canada, based on Federal regulations. While the UQi+ is banned in Quebec, it is still allowed in other provinces in Canada.
@JeffManseau 7 күн бұрын
One slight correction: the bikes didn't pass CMVSS not only because they didn't need to but because there's no way they could pass anyway because as bicycles they were fitted with components that were lighter and not compliant with CMVSS. With that in mind I still think the way the SAAQ has implemented this is ridiculous from a practical, economical and environmental standpoint. IMO these vehicles need to be plated and insured. There should be a new class created for them with the corresponding license and appropriate restrictions and there should be a grandfather clause for existing vehicles meeting basic safety criterias to be salvaged. On a sidenote good luck with your scooter training process at least the silver lining is a real scooter can keep up with city traffic so you'll at least see some real-life improvements in return for your efforts!
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your clarification and opinion! And especially thanks for the encouragement in my efforts to get a real scooter!
@user-ox6nc6ly7f 7 күн бұрын
essaie d'eviter les grosses policettes, elles frustrent vite et filent powertrip juste pour le fun.
@user-ox6nc6ly7f 7 күн бұрын
des fois j'ai l'impression qu'ils font des lois stupides et dangereuses expres pour justifier leurs allegations de securite.
@user-ox6nc6ly7f 7 күн бұрын
enleve ton siege et fait-en une trotinette. ou ajoute une ou deux roue. tu deviendra un tri/quadriporteur. bon ok tu aura l'air d'un velo d'enfant...🙄
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
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@user-ox6nc6ly7f 7 күн бұрын
tu as quelle batterie et tu fais quel millage par charge par curiosite?
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
La batterie standard peut faire de 65 à 85 km. Je l'ai testé dans une de mes vidéos, et j'ai atteint 60km. La vidéo ici: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsqpi5qrlculmY0.htmlsi=5oE9IEW_2zZb8DVx Mais j'ai aussi acheté une deuxième batterie (extended range) qui peut thoériquement atteindre de 95 à 115 km. Je n'ai pas eu la chance de testé le mileage réaliste pour celle-là. La vidéo de l'achat de la 2e batterie ici: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcdzfd1okq6oiI0.htmlsi=v9rCa0qw16PC3_ul
@user-ox6nc6ly7f 7 күн бұрын
les gens n'ont pas peur des electriques ils sont juste cons. ils figent comme des ecureuils sans savoir comment reagir. meme les autos arretent meme si c'est a leur tout de passer. on dirais que les regles de conduite disparaissent de leur tete.
@user-ox6nc6ly7f 7 күн бұрын
2:34 pour le plaisir d'interdire les transports un peu trop gratuits.... BASE SUR L'APPARENCE!!! WTF????? ET TOUJOURS SOUS PRETEXTE DE SECURITE. ET D'EQUITE ENVERS CEUX QUI ONT FAIT UN AUTRE CHOIX, OSTIE DE GAGNE DE WOKE A BARDE. LE QUEBEC EST VRAIMENT RACISTE, MEME ENVERS LES OBJETS. et ceux qui ont plus de $. j'ai eu un doute sur les apparences de moto, j'ai bien fait de choisir une trotinette il y a 3 ans. je pense que finalement je vais la faire ma trotinette hybride a 3 roues allignees... ca entre dans aucunes de leurs descriptions. heureusement trop precises. p-e qu'avec polievre ca va changer. j'attendrais avant de vendre.
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
Trop de commentaires séparés, je ne sais pas auxquelles répondre! LOL! Conservateur, Libéral, Néodémocrate... ça ne changera rien. La constitution canadienne est faite en sorte que le Canada établie le minimum requis, mais les provinces décident ce qui peut ou ne peut pas être sur leur route. C'est la CAQ au Québec qu'il faudrait changer. Même à ça, il est plutôt réaliste que je ne pourrai pas le vendre. Chu pris avec!
@DBurgur 8 күн бұрын
6:35 This is Montreal for you! Two 1-way streets that meet ➡️⬅️ at a large boulevard with bike paths and pedestrian crossings. Instead of large NO ENTRY signs, all you have, amidst the usual traffic, buses, bikes, pedestrians, trees and other visual stimuli, are these 2 green on white panels pointing left and right. Nothing red, you know, which would catch your eye to something NOT to do. Also, the parked cars on the right, ahead, are obscured by bushes so you don’t see they are facing you until you are close to them, the typical way the brain understands the direction of a street. The 2 panels are quite far as well, whereas the one on the left, above our rider’s left mirror, is actually a panel for the people coming from right to left on the main boulevard, but looks almost perfectly straight-on for our rider, contradicting the previous 2 panels which tell you you can only turn, by telling you you can go straight. I’m not surprised the rider made this mistake, especially while vlogging (equivalent on the brain to talking on the phone hands-free).
@DBurgur 8 күн бұрын
10:03 Now this one you can tell many people wandered in there accidentally so they added a bunch of signage 😂
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
Indeed. It seems that different civil engineers with different schools of thought are used for different intersections in Montreal. I've always found that "Allowed to turn right" is worse than "Do not turn left". To find out what it can't do, the brain has an extra step to perform if it's only told what it can do.
@WillFrom613 8 күн бұрын
id ride it anyway lmao car cant go where that can lol
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
True, though the UQi+ isn't designed for offroad (I've tried with failure). So, I'd still be limited to roads. I'm not risking it, though. $300-$600 ticket is not a risk I can currently afford.
@MattCantSpeakIt 8 күн бұрын
I'll admit that YOU are riding well. But I have seen sooooo many idiots flying by on electrics bikes, not doing stops, running red lights, cutting off pedestrians... literally 90% of the electric bikes I see ride like total pieces of crap. The riders have caused this upon themselves... The other thing I see is regular pedal bikes... going 20kph... Blocking traffic in the middle of the street... when there is a piste cyclable on the other side of the street, or sometimes literally right besides them... Cyclists in general, wether its ebikes or regular bikes, do everything they can to be hated by everybody... Then you also get the good ones, like you, but you are sadly completely outshined by the morons... I am personally VERY happy about the new law...
@MontrealRides 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for the nuanced constructive point of view. It's refreshing to read. 👍 I just regret that they didn't give us a short transition period to register and insure these kinds bikes to make them road legal, while still not being allowed on bike paths, instead of a complete and instant ban without warning. 🤷♂
@MattCantSpeakIt 7 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides i mean yeah if they get you to register the bikes and insure them, with an actual plate on the thing and a solid system in place to give the bad riders tickets, then fine! But it would need you to have a driver's license, and you should stack up demerit points too
@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549 8 күн бұрын
Bon jour garcon
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
A poke at the French? :P Put it into Google Translate to get "Bonjour, garçon" instead of (phonetically) "Bonjour, garkon" ... (just poking fun back)
@victorjoseph8948 8 күн бұрын
what you have is the equivalent of a motor cycle. smaller but still 30mph + not many reach that speed peddling. bikes like cars need to respect the lights and stop signs. i bought a treak hybride electric but i must pedal if the motor has to run besides the reason i like bikes is for the exercise. I stay in shape at 70 years old . motor cycles need a licence. thats how it is. but fighting the govewrnment is a waste of time and money. I understand your situation but i do not ride my ebike in winter. we live in a more and more controlling society. sad but that is the crazy reality in Quebec.
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
Indeed! And I would have liked if instead of outright banning my ride, the government would have allowed me to get it registered and insured, instead, and ban me from bike paths. Instead, it's an overnight arbitrary ban that involved feelings/misconceptions instead of actual safety studies and public consultation. A side note, we use kilometres instead of miles, so my top speed was 32 kph (19.8 mph), and Sports Mode at 37 kph (23 mph). Much slower than 32 mph (51 kph).
@fisherguy45 8 күн бұрын
+30 km is the key point. In my province (Alberta), e-bikes are only legal because they are supposed to be sold and ridden with a 30 km governor on the motor.
@johncorey2080 8 күн бұрын
THIS IS AN ATTACK ON POOR PEOPLE TO TAKE THEM OFF THE ROAD
@johncorey2080 8 күн бұрын
SUE YOUR GOVERNMENT THATS MY PLAN IF THEY DO THIS IN ONTARIO TALK TO A LAWYER FIND OUT YOUR OPTIONS
@johncorey2080 8 күн бұрын
DO WE BAN CARS EVERYTIME A DRUNK KILLS A FAMILY NOOOOOO SO WHY EBIKES
@TheHabstrick 8 күн бұрын
Just get a real eBIKE. Such Giant Trek or cheaper brand they still legal and they go in more places that the emoto cant like a mountain trail. They still say 500watt NOMINAL in the law so just get a 1000watt peak and limit it 500watt in city with the good controller and good battery they are waaaayy better than all the emoto.
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
Good tips! But not for me, since I don't actually like cycling, LOL! I originally bought the UQi+ as to work my way up to a full motorcycle. So, my next step is a full scooter, mostly the NQi GTS Pro. Just gotta get the license first. :)
@cheshire_ 8 күн бұрын
I ride an unicycle and its stressful to think about potential incoming bans on other electric stuff, here euc's are limited to "500w" even though these don't even exist(and its impossible to do without heavily compromising braking safety), I can't imagine the e-waste bans will create... honestly I might just move province if they just end up banning everything, can't let some stupid laws decide whether I can have fun or not, when I'm not hurting anyone/being unsafe on the road but whatever you're gonna be riding from now on, good luck and have fun bud 👍
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
I feel you on this. And thanks for the good luck wishes! Gonna be buying (most likely) the NIU NQi GTS Pro (electric scooter, equivalent to 125cc) as soon as I complete the course and get my license.
@mohamadabu5141 8 күн бұрын
Can we still buy one?
@MontrealRides 8 күн бұрын
Not anymore. At least, not in the province of Quebec. All these stores are now stuck with inventory they can't even sell. Jusst is going to transfer their banned inventory to Ontario, where they have another shop. But not every business has an out-of-province possibility. You could buy the UQi+ (or other similar banned models) from outside Quebec, but you cannot ride them on public roads. If you own land, you can ride it there since it's private property. You could also transport it by car/truck to a privately owned race track, and ride it there.
@nicksilva8966 8 күн бұрын
WELCOME TO THE WOKE CITY MONTREAL !!! F*CK MONTREAL, F*CK QUEBEC !!!
@AntonStudios1999 9 күн бұрын
Screw Quebec laws I live in saint Adele and I have a e scooter that has just been banned BC of the speed and etc they make all these stupid laws up to just control more people
@Scoot2Bling 9 күн бұрын
Oh well now u gotta do a motorcycle license ;)
@MontrealRides 9 күн бұрын
👍I'm already registered with a driving school, to get a scooter license (not the full motorcycle license). In a couple of months, I should be good to go!
@Scoot2Bling 9 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides looking forward to it!
@stockey 9 күн бұрын
It's a sad day indeed, but a new one is coming hopefully 😀, why don't you go to a police station and ask them ? i see a lot of normal bikes that go 40kph, so that top speed is a joke.
@MontrealRides 9 күн бұрын
This law was the kick I needed to get the scooter license. I'm already shopping around looking at scooters and accessories!
@stockey 9 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides Electric ?
@MontrealRides 9 күн бұрын
@@stockey For me, always. 🔌
@rogerbourdon1010 10 күн бұрын
ya if they wantyoure money they when....
@MontrealRides 10 күн бұрын
Well, the government lost a chance making money from allowing us to register and insurance our bikes. And they've caused businesses to lose money (which means less corporate income tax for the gov't), as well as many delivery workers that are not earning money (less personal income tax, maybe even need to start supporting some with social services). So, if they were trying to make money, they failed... 😂
@dadivski 10 күн бұрын
By any chance, do you know if they banned ebikes that looks like cafe racer, even if it’s 500w? I’m so confused on the law they put in place. I feel you on this thing brother.
@MontrealRides 10 күн бұрын
I forgot to add a link in the description of the new rules. Here's the link that summarizes it: saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/newsroom/article/circulation-interdite-aux-motocyclettes-et-cyclomoteurs-non-conformes This new rule is more about making cycling purists "feel safe" and not based on actual statistics of safety. So, from what I understand, if it looks like motorcycle, moped or scooter (even though everything else about it would be legal), then it has been banned. This would make bikes that look café racers illegal on public roads. To recap the conditions: 1) If it has footrest or platforms for the riders' feet, it's not allowed. 2) If the tires look like those of motorcycles or scooters, it's not allowed. (what about fat tires?) 3) If it has a body (panels) that partly or completely covers the frame or some of the component and no adjustable seat, it's not allowed, it's not allowed. (oddly, this includes the Banana Boss, because the seat is not adjustable, but it looks like a bicycle, so it's tolerated ... double-standards, I guess) 4) If it can go above 32 km/h or is rated above 500W, it's not allowed. If your ride was imported as an e-bike, it would not have the safety mark (Canada's stamp of approval for use on public roads). But if it does have that safety mark, you can get it registered & plated with the SAAQ, and get it insured. You would need the appropriate driver's license for it, and would not be allowed on bike paths. Finally, if you remain uncertain (I can understand that), contact the SAAQ directly: saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/reach-us Sorry for the long-winded reply, but these answers are complex and this issue gets me riled up. I'll go eat breakfast now and update the video's description. 😄
@stockey 9 күн бұрын
I think they will accept the Super 73 type ebikes if they respect the 32kph, mine has a top speed of 100kph, but it looks like a normal ebike, because it's a DIY, as long as the cops don't see me going fast on it, i should be okay.
@dadivski 9 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRidesthanks for sharing bro. I appreciate it. I literally just got the bike a week ago, then I would hear this from the news.
@dadivski 9 күн бұрын
@@stockeyI’ll try it cause I use this to go to work. 4 or 5 days ago cop literally came out of its hiding spot thinking I was a motorcycle riding in a bicycle lane but then they saw the pedals, they basically let me be and I was following 32kmh by limiting the controller output.
@etric4947 10 күн бұрын
Right on. Go ride on the streets like you use to do. Forget the bike paths since you ride a electric motorcycle.
@MontrealRides 10 күн бұрын
The UQi+ is so small, it can't even be registered as a scooter. It's smaller (and less fast) than many e-bikes. I'm sorry that it scares you (or that you need something to hate). Still, a 100 km/h kickscooter is ok, apparently... smh...
@francoisleveille409 14 күн бұрын
Tellement un bon exemple de passer sur la rouge et d'alterner entre le rue et la piste cyclable comme si de rien n'était. Du gros n'importe quoi.
@MontrealRides 14 күн бұрын
Pour être certain, j'ai re-vérifié la vidéo. Je peux oncfirmer que je n'ai brûlé aucune lumière rouge, contrairement à 2-3 cyclistes qui l'ont fait. Il faut noter qu'il y a des feux dédiés aux pistes cyclables à beaucoup d'intersections à Montréal, qui sont vertes avant ceux de la route. Concernant l'alternance entre la rue et la piste cyclable, je m'engage sur la rue quand le traffic derrière moi est léger et assez lent. Je ne veux pas être trop lent pour les voitures sur la route, ce qui me mettrait en danger. Et c'était principalement pour dépasser quelqu'un en toute sécurité, donnant assez d'espace pour le confort du cycliste. Et ce, toujours en regardant derrière moi avant de dépasser. Tout ça, selon les règles de la route pour un vélo, ce que mon UQi+ était selon l'ancienne définition légale. Du gros n'importe quoi, disons.
@francoisleveille409 13 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides "Il faut noter qu'il y a des feux dédiés aux pistes cyclables à beaucoup d'intersections à Montréal..." Mon erreur, effectivement. Je regardais le feu principal qui indique différemment du plus petit pour les cyclistes.
@etric4947 14 күн бұрын
It is now illegal for Fake Vespa scooters with pedal and fake motocross bikes that have no adjustable seats like your Niu uqi+ to no longer ride bike paths. If they want to continue riding it has to be in the streets with registration just like a motorcycle. So yes you are illegal. 300 to 600 $ fine . Sell it to your cousin in Ontario. By a Kaabo scooter . All legal .
@MontrealRides 14 күн бұрын
It's not that simple. My UQI+ and others like it were imported as e-bikes, since they fit the old legal definition of an e-bike. Like all bikes and e-bikes and kickscooters, they are not compliant with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS). Had they been imported as e-scooters (not e-kickscooters), they would be compliant. With the new rules, no one can continue riding it on the streets with registration/license/insurance, since only vehicles that meet the CMVSS and have the official stamp of it can be registered with the SAAQ. So, a few thousand people just lost the their means of travel, overnight, with no warning nor transition period. In my case, the only thing that doesn't fit the description is adjustable seat and "looks like a scooter". As for the Kaabo electric kickscooters, only the Mantix X and the Skywalker 8H have 500W, which would make them legal in Quebec. But their top speeds of 50 km/h and 38 km/h, higher the 32 km/h limit, making them illegal in Quebec. So, no, the Kaabo e-kickscooters are not all legal in this province.
@etric4947 14 күн бұрын
Yes but they are not certified in Canada. They need for certification and after registration with insurance proof and then you buy a license plate and you ride only in streets and no longer on bike paths scaring people since they think it is a motorcycle .Sadly. The seller on Prince -Arthur st have lots to sell but now is not allowed to sell any . Just like my friends at E Z Wheels on Descarie blv. He cannot sell the 60 motocross style scooter bikes. Stock with lots of inventories . But hey we had riders going at least at 60 km/hr on bike pats with no helmet and they all looked stone. Good luck with the rest. Go exchange at the store for something legal. Like a kick scooter. All is legal with kick scooters because they represent a lesser risk for injuries . Thats all. Guys riding like you are dangerous on Bike Pats not Kick Scooters. Period. How many Kick scooters in Montreal going over 60 km/hr ? but how many fake scooters and fake motocross e bike at 25 km/hr on bike paths. Finish for the dangerous riders on bike paths.
@MontrealRides 11 күн бұрын
Anyone high on drugs riding anything is a danger to others (bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, a car, etc.). I've never seen the "fake-scooters" go at 60 km/h. They're not built to go fast and have speed limiters. I've seen plenty of tolerated e-bikes, EUCs and kickscooters going too fast on sidewalks, bike paths, roads, and against traffic. But they don't "look like a scooter", so "it's okay", even though rules and laws are being broken. I guess it depends on which part of town you live in? But apparently, guys like me that ride safely, and respect traffic signs and other road users, are "dangerous" because my bike "looks like a scooter". Anyone afraid of a UQi+ needs therapy for deeper emotional troubles. Whatever you may believe, not all is legal with electric kickscooters. They were originally banned in Quebec when they first came out. Now, they are currently on a pilot project since 2022 until 2026, to study their safety, find if the laws need to be adjusted, or maybe re-ban them. The number of accidents and infractions for kickscooter riders has been on the rise in the last couple of years in Montreal (doubled from 2023 to 2024, according to some news articles). The rules could change in a couple of years, so keep an eye on those rules. The rules for now: Français: www.quebec.ca/transports/circulation-securite-routiere/regles-conseils-mode-transport/trottinettes-electriques English: www.quebec.ca/en/transports/traffic-road-safety/traffic-rules-tips-various-transportation-modes/electric-scooters I'm sorry to say that I was wrong about the speed limit for electric kickscooters. It's not 32 km/h, but 25 km/h. So, under the current rules, none of Kaabo's models are legal in Quebec. Be careful out there and stay safe on the roads!
@etric4947 11 күн бұрын
I saw a few since I ride a lot my Teverun Fighter Supreme ultra with 11 inch tires and about 200 km range and max speed 110 km/hr. Hey not built for high speed but it is possible in a safe place like the Formula 1 race track. I got up to 98 km/hr on a smooth ride. I ride on the bike path at 21 -26 km/hr and watch the crazy racing cyclist go and once in a while I cross a runner with his fake vespa going like crazy without a helmet.
@kayakeux 15 күн бұрын
Faut partir une pétition contre cette loi, notre maîtresse travail plus pour vélo Québec que pour les montrealais.
@MontrealRides 14 күн бұрын
J'suis d'accord. Je ne suis pas du genre à créer une pétition (le manque d'organisation est un de mes traits de personalité 😆), mais je suis du genre à signer ces pétitions. Si tu trouve une pétition à ce sujet (ou en commence une toi-même), partage-là ici. Je la signerai et j'en ferai une vidée pour encourager les autres à la signer.
@flack3 14 күн бұрын
C'est une décision de la SAAQ le comique, le municipale a rien a voir
@etric4947 13 күн бұрын
Oui une folle qui protège les dangereux cyclistes en cuissard qui ne respecte rien ni stop ni feux rouges ni piétons et ils roulent a 45 km/hr sur les pistes cyclables. Une folle.
@stockey 17 күн бұрын
I use resin pads, they don't last as long as metallic, but they squeak less, restaurants are allowed to build a terasse on the bike path 😮, i think they will make that law clearer, because it doesn't make any sense, it was made by bureaucrats, that absolutely know nothing about E-bikes, Saint-Hubert street, my parents used to bring me there to eat at Saint-Hubert's and there was also a steak house there.
@MontrealRides 17 күн бұрын
My pads are encased in something that generates power from braking heat and returns to the battery. Changing the pads on my moped requires a lot more work, when compared to 90% of disc brakes. And yeah, restaurants use to build the terrasses close to their doors, but the city made a law to leave a minimum space between the door and the terrasse. So, waiters have to cross through crowds of non-client to get to clients sitting outside. Terrasses can extend onto the street, usually taking up parking space. When there's a bike path, blue bars have been installed to guide the cyclists around it. Of course, the restaurants pay for terrasse permits, and pay extra when taking up parking or cycling space. Thank you for watching my videos! People like you make me want to keep going!
@stockey 16 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides Thanks.
@Scoot2Bling 17 күн бұрын
going illegal?
@MontrealRides 17 күн бұрын
🤣Going illegal only for next week's video, which was recorded 2 days after the ban on my moped. I had to ride it back from the shop.
@Scoot2Bling 17 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides 👌 adapt overcome hehe keep them vids up!
@billrichards7713 17 күн бұрын
I hope you can work out a way to keep riding your scooter. It is an EV and you would think they would encourage it. Best wishes.
@MontrealRides 17 күн бұрын
One would think it was encouraged, but politician and cycling purists with no idea make the decisions. In this case, they redefined or clarified what can legally be considered an e-bike, excluding anything that looks like a moped, scooter or motorcycle. My NIU UQi+ basically fits the entire list of conditions, except for its look. It's stupid, but with the current provincial government party in power, it should only get worse. They have a tendency to take draconian measures with lots of collateral damage. But thank you for watching! I'm sticking to electric, but I'm going up a step... to an actually legal scooter!
@stockey 18 күн бұрын
Is your scooter legal with the new laws ? by the way, the summit circle, have been going there with my parents when i was a kid, and still going there once and a while, next, don't know if you did, the Olympic Stadium and Maisonneuve park ? went to the Olympics with my father to see boxing at the Arena Maurice Richard, i saw Sugar Ray Leonard win the gold medal.
@MontrealRides 18 күн бұрын
No, my scooter is now illegal in Quebec. I'm looking to sell it, most likely to potential buyers in Ontario. So, I have 1 video this Sunday, which is the last legal ride. And I'm editing the final video with the Niu UQi+ for the next weekend. I'm working on getting the Class 6D scooter license, since the dealership is offering amazing discounts on legal scooters to existing customers (like 50% off) because of this new law. This channel won't die in the first 12 months of its creation, I'll make sure of that! 😃👍
@stockey 18 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides Great can't wait, mine is legal except for the 500W max, i've put a oem sticker that says it's a 48V 500 W ebike.
@MontrealRides 18 күн бұрын
Hehehe... I hear online and read on reddit of a lot of people using the sticker trick. Either way, it's not like cops really check on ebikes that looks like ebikes! 🚨A sticker on mine won't change the fact that it looks like a scooter! 🤣/😐...😭
@pataaqui2045 19 күн бұрын
hello, I also have a a NIU UQI+ and now I can't use it at all, have you found a solution for the ban?
@pataaqui2045 19 күн бұрын
are you still using your scooter?
@MontrealRides 19 күн бұрын
The UQi+ and the UQi Pro cannot be registered with the SAAQ. That is because they were imported as ebikes and do not have the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) and do not bear the manufacturer's National Safety Mark (NSM). If they did, you could get it registered, but you would also need a scooter license and civil liability insurance. My Niu retailer (Jusst, formerly Dyad) suggested to send our opinions, questions or concerns to SAAQ at this email address: [email protected] For the moment, it seems we are stuck with a bike we're not allowed to use, and the government doesn't care. I have already starte advertising mine For Sale out of this province. You could realistically get about 50% of the price you paid, depending on how much you've used it and how many cycles are left on the battery. Mine is modified with central storage, larger seat, etc., so I've already got a $6,000 ride that is going to waste, unless I can sell it to get some of that money back. Basically, we're losing money and I don't see a proper way out. There's already been official complaints with the Consumer Protection Office, since we purchased these in good faith only to have it banned without warning or a transition period. I'm also thinking about anyone doing UberEats, DoorDash, etc., but have just lost the main tool of their job. It's a sad day... My Niu retailer's email included exclusive rebates for existing customers on legal scooters and ebikes (for example, the NQi GTS Pro is $3,999 instead of $6,699). You have to be an existing customer with them to get those rebates.
@MontrealRides 19 күн бұрын
@@pataaqui2045 I had just dropped it for a tune-up and wheel alignment Monday. It got banned Tuesday. I picked it up to bring it to storage today (Thursday), which was my last (and technically illegal) ride.
@pataaqui2045 19 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides it is terrible! I feel that we were sold a scooter but we bought an e-bike, there is no mentioned of that anywhere, the store, jusst didn't tell us that certain models were ebikes and some were scooters, I am pretty upset with them not taking responsibility for this. There was no way we could have know.
@MontrealRides 19 күн бұрын
@@pataaqui2045 To be fair, these were legally ebikes up until last Tuesday. The government allowed its import and sale as ebikes for years. Now with the surprise ban, even the stores themselves (and not just Jusst) are stuck with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of inventory they cannot even sell. There was no way the stores could have known this would change overnight. If there's blame to give, send it to the SAAQ and the CAQ government.👿 If you were sold a scooter, they would have asked for a driver's license, and you wouldn't be allowed to ride them on bike paths. 😅
@MontrealRides 23 күн бұрын
As shown in this video, I feed on suggestions from subscribers (and non-subscribers, too!). If you want me to visit a certain place (in and around Montreal), leave it the comments! I read them all!
@stockey 24 күн бұрын
Lol, that's me, you should more subs, we have some nice mansions in Candiac too.
@MontrealRides 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement (more subs) ! I have many planned trips, and one of them includes a better exploration of Candiac. Last time, I only passed through it to test my battery's range. If you have recommendations for area in Candiac I should check out, please let me know!
@stockey 23 күн бұрын
@@MontrealRides We have supercars too, Luc Poirier lives near me, he's got a 31 Ferrari collection, sometimes he brings one from his warehouse, i know where's some of the Habs players lives, most have moved, like Price and Weber, don't know if the newer players lives in Candiac, will have to do a little research lol.