A rider and passenger on a "power-assisted bicycle" were arrested during a RIDE spot check Friday night, according to Niagara Regional Police.
Police say the rider provided a false name and was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer.
"Upon learning the rider’s identity, police charged the rider with driving while under a Criminal Code suspension, fail to comply with a release order, breach of probation and failing to wear a proper helmet on a power assisted bicycle," police said in a news release.
The passenger was also arrested and charged with failing to comply with a release order, police said.
Police were conducting spot checks in Grimsby and Welland.
Throughout the night, officers stopped around 180 vehicles to ask if drivers had consumed alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening.
In total, 11 drivers had to provide a sample of their breath for analysis, police said. One driver was arrested for impaired operation – exceed blood alcohol concentration, according to police.
