Electric Assist Bicycle
Electric assist bicycle means any two- or three-wheeled bicycle
that is:
– equipped with an electric assist motor that is no larger than
500 watts;
– designed to be propelled with the
combination
of muscular
power and power assist from the electric motor; and
– cannot be operated at a speed of greater than 32 km/hr
(20 m/hr) on any level service.
Driver’s licence required:
No
Age restriction:
None
Registration required:
No (special bicycle sticker may be
required by city)
Helmets:
Operator requires a bicycle or
motorcycle helmet.
Operation rules:
Must be driven in accordance with
the rules of the road under
The
Traffic Safety Act
normally applicable
to a bicycle and cannot be operated
in any area restricted by municipal
bylaw.
Power Cycle
Power cycle is a two- or three-wheeled bicycle that is:
– designed to be propelled primarily with the power from an
electric motor but does have functioning pedals;
– has an electric motor of no more than 500 watts;
– cannot be operated at a speed of greater than 32 km/hr
(20 m/hr) on any level service; and
– meets the definition of a “power-assisted bicycle” in the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.
Driver’s licence required:
Yes; a valid Class 7 driver’s licence
or higher
Age restriction:
See “Driver’s Licence Required”
Registration required:
No (special bicycle sticker may be
required by city)
Helmets:
Operator requires a bicycle or
motorcycle helmet.
Operation rules:
Must be driven in accordance with
the rules of the road under
The
Traffic Safety Act
normally applicable
to a bicycle and cannot be operated
in any area restricted by municipal
bylaw.
Any gas powered cycles, electric cycles larger than 500 watts
or without pedals are considered motorcycles and all
motorcycle requirements apply.
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