Owning an Electric Bike in Canada is a breeze. These vehicles, also known as power-assisted bicycles, electric scooters, e-bikes, and e-scooters, are subject to laws similar to those for traditional bicycles. The best part? No license, plates, or insurance are required to own or operate them. In Canada, Power Assisted Bicycles fall under Federal law, with each province having the flexibility to make minor adjustments such as age requirements. Additionally, municipalities have the authority to specify where they can be used.
Below, we have compiled a selection of helpful links to government websites at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. In Canada, all levels of government actively promote the use of Power Assisted Bicycles, including electric bikes and scooters (e-bikes and e-scooters).
Useful Links
- Government of Canada – Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Power Assisted Bicycles)
- Province of Ontario – Frequently Asked Questions: Electric scooters, electric bicycles & e-bikes
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation – Legalities of electric bicycles, electric scooters & e-bikes
- Province of Ontario – Highway Traffic Act
- Province of Quebec – Rules for electric bicycles, electric scooters and e-bikes
- City of Ottawa – Cycling Safety
- City of Montreal Police Services – Power Assisted Bicycles
- City of Toronto – Classification of electric scooters, electric bicycles, e-bikes, moped and motor scooters
Contact Scooteretti today for more information about our electric bicycles, and to schedule a test drive!
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