<P> E-bikes in British Columbia must comply with all standards outlined in Motor Assisted Cycle Regulation, BC Reg 151 / 2002 . </P> <P> Ontario is one of the last provinces in Canada to move toward legalizing power - assisted bicycles (PABs) for use on roads, even though they have been federally defined and legal in Canada since early 2001 . In November 2005, "Bill 169" received royal assent allowing the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to place any vehicle on road . On October 4, 2006, the Minister of Transportation for Ontario Donna Cansfield announced the Pilot Project allowing PABs which meet the federal standards definition for operation on road . PAB riders must follow the rules and regulations of a regular bicycles, wear an approved bicycle helmet and be at least 16 years or older . There are still a number of legal considerations for operating any bicycle in Ontario . </P> <P> On October 5, 2009, Ontario brought in new safety requirements for electric bikes . E-bikes, which can reach a speed of 32 kilometres per hour, are allowed to share the road with cars, pedestrians and other traffic throughout the province . The new rules limit the maximum weight of an e-bike to 120 kilograms, require a maximum braking distance of nine metres and prohibit any modifications to the bike's motor that would create speeds greater than 32 kilometres per hour . Also, riders must be at least 16 years of age, wear approved bicycle or motorcycle helmets and follow the same traffic laws as bicyclists . Municipalities will be able to decide where e-bikes may be used on their streets, bike lanes and trails . E-bikes will not be permitted on 400 - series highways, expressways or other areas where bicycles are not allowed . Riding an e-bike under the age of 16 or riding an e-bike without an approved helmet carries fines ranging from $60 to $500 . For all other traffic offences, e-bike riders will be subject to the same penalties as cyclists . </P> <P> In Manitoba Electric Bikes can be classified as a scooter or a moped / mobility vehicle depending on the power of the engine used and its top speed . If the engine on the Electric Bike is less than 50cc and it cannot exceed 50 km per hour the rider is not required to have a motorcycle licence or any specific training . Electric Bikes can be driven by anyone with a Class 5 driver's licence in any stage of the graduated licensing process . A Class 5 Learners Licence requires one to be age 16 (parents consent if under 18) and a visit to a licensing office to pass a vision test and a written knowledge test about the rules of the road and traffic signs . </P>

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