Inuvik Town Council is looking to adjust a bylaw to allow for electronically motorized bicycles (e-bikes) on the roads.

Councillors discussed proposed changes to the All Terrain Vehicle bylaw during their May 10 committee of the whole meeting. They then moved the bylaw to first reading May 12.

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Under the new rules, e-bikes can be driven throughout town, excluding on sidewalks, private property, designated ski trails and anywhere on a school, park or playground that is not specifically designated for vehicles.

Cyclists must wear helmets at all times SA国际影视传媒� unless they are Elders, at which point they are exempt from wearing helmets. The fine for not wearing a helmet is $125, the same for an ATV.

Assistant deputy mayor Clarence Wood questioned why Elders were given an exemption from wearing a helmet.

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Deputy mayor Steve Baryluk said it was up to the individual Elder to decide whether to wear a helmet or not.

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Council will revisit the bylaw at a future council meeting, though Mayor Natasha Kulikowski noted many people were eager to see it passed before summer hit.

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