Motorcycle stopped for using bike lane on Ottawa road had 3D printed licence plate, police say

Ottawa police say a motorcyclist stopped for using a bike lane had a 3D licence plate on the motorcycle. (Ottawa Police Service/X)

A motorcyclist stopped using a bike lane to bypass traffic on an Ottawa road had a 3D printed licence plate on their vehicle, according to police.

The Ottawa Police Service’s Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit shared details about the traffic stop Tuesday on social media.

“Earlier today, an OPS Traffic Escort Unit officer was at the right place at the right time to catch a motorist speeding up a bike lane attempting to bypass traffic,” police said on X.

According to police, the motorcycle had a 3D printed licence plate on the vehicle.

Police say a 3D printed plate, no insurance, failing to apply for a permit and using a bike lane were “a few of the tickets issued” to the driver.

No other information was released.