Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier stopped by the police station Wednesday afternoon to check out a new electric motorcycle that has been added to Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) fleet.
The new motorcycle, which cost roughly the same price as gas powered bikes, is environmentally friendly. It is also silent on the road, so it could creep up on culprits if needed. The new motorcycle has plenty of juice for making the rounds within the city. It can travel up to 150km before needing to be recharged. Riding the new motorcycle does require a bit of extra training, explained SPS Director Danny McConnell. Because the bike can accelerate quickly, officers will have to take the time to get used to how it handles on the road before it hits the road for regular rounds, he said.
New electric motorcycle joins Sherbrooke police force
By Matthew McCully
