Provincial requirements for use Electric bicycle laws

1 provincial requirements use

1.1 alberta
1.2 british columbia
1.3 ontario
1.4 manitoba
1.5 new brunswick
1.6 newfoundland
1.7 nova scotia
1.8 prince edward island
1.9 quebec
1.10 saskatchewan

provincial requirements use
alberta

alberta identifies e-bikes power bicycles , consistent federal definition of power-assisted bicycle in mvsr crc, c 1038 s 2. motor output must not exceed 500 w (0.671 hp) , e-bikes cannot travel faster 32 km/h (20 mph). operable pedals required. no driver s license, vehicle insurance, or vehicle registration required. operators must 12 years of age or older. operators required wear motorcycle helmet meeting standards set in ar 122/2009 s 112(2). passenger permitted if e-bike equipped seat designated passenger.

british columbia

an e-bike identified motor assisted cycle (mac) in british columbia, differs electric mopeds , scooters, limited-speed motorcycles. motor assisted cycles must: have electric motor of no more 500 w; have operable pedals; not capable of propelling device @ speed greater 32 km/hr [19.9 mph]. engine must disengage when (a) operator stops pedaling, (b) accelerator controller released, or (c) brake applied. driver s license, vehicle registration, , insurance not required. bike helmet must worn.

e-bikes in british columbia must comply standards outlined in motor assisted cycle regulation, bc reg 151/2002.

ontario

ontario 1 of last provinces in canada move toward legalizing power-assisted bicycles (pabs) use on roads, though have been federally defined , legal in canada since 2001. in november 2005, bill 169 received royal assent allowing ministry of transportation of ontario (mto) place vehicle on road. on october 4, 2006, minister of transportation ontario donna cansfield announced pilot project allowing pabs meet federal standards definition operation on road. pab riders must follow rules , regulations of regular bicycles, wear approved bicycle helmet , @ least 16 years or older. there still number of legal considerations operating bicycle in ontario.

on october 5, 2009, ontario brought in new safety requirements electric bikes. e-bikes, can reach speed of 32 kilometres per hour, allowed share road cars, pedestrians , other traffic throughout province. new rules limit maximum weight of e-bike 120 kilograms, require maximum braking distance of 9 metres , prohibit modifications bike s motor create speeds greater 32 kilometres per hour. also, riders must @ least 16 years of age, wear approved bicycle or motorcycle helmets , follow same traffic laws bicyclists. municipalities able decide e-bikes may used on streets, bike lanes , trails. e-bikes not permitted on 400-series highways, expressways or other areas bicycles not allowed. riding e-bike under age of 16 or riding e-bike without approved helmet carries fines ranging $60 $500. other traffic offences, e-bike riders subject same penalties cyclists.

manitoba

in manitoba electric bikes can classified scooter or moped/mobility vehicle depending on power of engine used , top speed. if engine on electric bike less 50cc , cannot exceed 50 km per hour rider not required have motorcycle licence or specific training. electric bikes can driven class 5 driver s licence in stage of graduated licensing process. class 5 learners licence requires 1 age 16 (parents consent if under 18) , visit licensing office pass vision test , written knowledge test rules of road , traffic signs.

new brunswick

to allowed on road needs wheel rims larger 9 inches, have headlight night, seat @ least 27 inches off ground.

new brunswick s policy on electric motor driven cycles , electric bicycles

the registrar permit electric motor driven cycle registered if meets canada motor vehicle safety standards (cmvss) limited speed motorcycle, or scooter done gas powered motor driven cycles. if vehicle manufactured after 1988 bear compliance label stating meets these standards. operator subject requirements placed on operators of motor driven cycles.

if vehicle able powered human force , has motor 500w or less, , motor not capable of assisting when vehicle traveling @ speed greater 32 km/h can considered bicycle , requirements placed on bicyclists applicable.

it important note if vehicle has electric motor greater 500 watts , capable of powering vehicle when traveling @ speed greater 32 km/h , not have cmvss compliance label cannot registered unless owner can prove, having vehicle certified engineer, safe operation on nb highways. also, not vehicles suitable operation on nb highways , vehicle in question may not motor driven cycle or bicycle , cannot operated on highway @ all.

power assisted bicycle label:

manufacturers of e-bikes must permanently affix label, in conspicuous location, stating in both official languages vehicle power-assisted bicycle defined in regulations under federal motor vehicle safety act. homemade e-bikes not have label.

note 1: previous version of policy had section on needing bike or bike style frame never defined were. has been dropped , no longer part of new policy.

note 2: top speed of bike if propelled human power posted speed limit, motor allowed , keep @ 32 km/hr. if posted limit under 32 posted limit limit allowed.

note 3: there no maximum weight limit.

note 4: ebikes allowed use cargo trailers/kid trailers.

note 5: there no minimum age set.

note 6: dui – if have dui conviction restrictions of dui override ebike policy definition of ebike bicycle , put motor vehicle category.

newfoundland
nova scotia

in nova scotia power-assisted bicycles classified standard pedal bicycles. nova scotia motor vehicle act defines power-assisted bicycle bicycle electric motor of 500 watts or less, 2 wheels (one of @ least 350 mm) or 4 wheels (two of @ least 350mm). pabs permitted on road in province of nova scotia long wear approved bicycle helmet chinstrap engaged. not have meet conditions defined within canadian motor vehicle safety regulations motorcycle (they not classed motor vehicles ), have comply federal regulations define power assisted bicycles.

prince edward island

are treated mopeds , need pass inspection moped.

quebec

in quebec power-assisted bicycles classified standard pedal bicycles. not have meet conditions defined within canadian motor vehicle safety regulations (they not classed motor vehicles ), have comply federal regulations define power assisted bicycles. quebec highway safety code defines power-assisted bicycle bicycle(2 or 3 wheels touch ground) electric motor maximum power of 500w , top speed of 32 km/h bearing specific compliance label pêrmanently attached manufacturer. pabs permitted on road in province of quebec, riders have 14 , on ride electric bicycle , if re under age of 18, must have moped or scooter license.

saskatchewan

power assisted bicycles classified in 2 categories in saskatchewan. electric assist bicycle 2 or 3-wheeled bicycle uses pedals , motor @ same time only. power cycle uses either pedals , motor or motor only. both must have engines 500 watt power or less, , must not able exceed 32 km/h (20 mph), i.e., electric motor cuts out @ speed or cycle unable go fast on level surface. power cycle has meet canadian motor vehicle safety standards (cmvss) power-assisted bicycle. power cycle requires @ least learner s driving licence (class 7), , of other classes 1–5 may operate these also. electric assist bicycle not require licence. helmets required each. both treated bicycles regarding rules of road. gas powered or assisted bicycles classified motorcycles regardless of engine size or if using pedals plus motor. stickers identifying bicycle s compliance federal classification may required power cycles cities or municipalities.