EMMO Kamen 2020, User Manual

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According to Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations ( MVSR ). A
qualified e-bike (defined as Power Assist Bicycle) must meet the following
requirements:
• The e-bike must have operable pedals
• Upper wattage limit for the motor is 500W.
• Maximum speed of an e-bike is 32km/h.
Other requirements include a permanently affixed compliance label from
the manufacturer stating that the vehicle is a power-assisted bicycle
under statutory requirements in force at the time of manufacture. Currently,
there is no license, no insurance, and no vehicle registration required to
operate a qualified e-bike according to federal legislation. E-Bike riders
share the same rights and responsibilities as other road users.
However, provinces and local municipalities have the power to restrict the
use of e-bikes. Most provinces require the rider to wear a helmet. Some
provinces have special requirements with regard to the age limit to operate
an e-bike, the type of helmet required, even the number of wheels and
wheel size. In Ontario, typically, e-bikes are generally treated the same as
regular bicycles. According to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario
(MTO), the age limit to operate an e-bike is 16 years old and above; the
maximum weight of the bike is 120 kilograms (265 pounds); the bike must
have a brake distance of less than 9 meters; Any modifications made to
the bike’s motor to create speeds greater than 32km/h are prohibited.
As the rules and regulations are subject to changes in different provinces
and municipalities. Please check your municipal bylaw and see where you
stand.
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RULES and REGULATIONS
of riding an e-bike