| Current Laws Effective
April 23, 2009 the Province of Ontario recognizes e-bikes as a power
assisted bike. This ends the Pilot Program.
There are two exceptions:
Operators must be 16 years of age or older, and All operators must
wear an approved bicycle helmet at all times.
1) No driver's license is required,
2) No written test is required,
3) No vehicle registration or plate required,
4) No requirement for motor vehicle liability insurance.
5) An e-bike is a bike that:
What makes an E-bike?
(i)has steering handlebars and is equipped with pedals, and are
operable.
(ii)is designed to be propelled primarily by muscular power and to
travel on not more than three wheels;
(iii)has a motor that has a power output rating of 500W or less.
(Note: the motor is electric, and is incapable of propelling the
cycle at speed of 32km/h or greater on level ground, without
pedaling.)
(iv)has the proper label stating that it's a Power-assisted bicycle
and meets all the requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Regulations.
Can not ride on 400 series highways
Note* Laws can change or be amended at any time. It is always good
to do your own research.
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