<P> In Nova Scotia power - assisted bicycles are classified similarly to standard pedal bicycles . The Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act defines a power - assisted bicycle as a bicycle with an electric motor of 500 watts or less, with two wheels (one of which is at least 350 mm) or four wheels (two of which are at least 350mm). PABs are permitted on the road in the province of Nova Scotia as long as you wear an approved bicycle helmet with the chinstrap engaged . They do not have to meet the conditions defined within the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations for a motorcycle (they are not classed as "motor vehicles"), but they do have to comply with federal regulations that define Power Assisted Bicycles . </P> <P> Are treated as Mopeds and will need to pass inspection as a moped . </P> <P> In Quebec power - assisted bicycles are often classified similarly to standard pedal bicycles . They do not have to meet the conditions defined within the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (they are not classed as "motor vehicles"), but they do have to comply with federal regulations that define Power Assisted Bicycles . The Quebec Highway Safety Code defines a power - assisted bicycle as a bicycle (2 or 3 wheels that touch the ground) with an electric motor with a maximum power of 500W and a top speed of 32 km / h bearing a specific compliance label permanently attached by the manufacturer . PABs are permitted on the road in the province of Quebec, but riders have to be 14 and over to ride the electric bicycle and if they're under the age of 18, must have a moped or scooter license . </P> <P> Power assisted bicycles are classified in two categories in Saskatchewan . An electric assist bicycle is a 2 or 3 - wheeled bicycle that uses pedals and a motor at the same time only . A power cycle uses either pedals and motor or motor only . Both must have engines with 500 watt power or less, and must not be able exceed 32 km / h (20 mph), i.e., electric motor cuts out at this speed or cycle is unable to go this fast on a level surface . The power cycle has to meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for a power - assisted bicycle . The power cycle requires at least a learner's driving licence (class 7), and all of the other classes 1--5 may operate these also . The electric assist bicycle does not require a licence . Helmets are required for each . Both are treated as bicycles regarding rules of the road . Gas powered or assisted bicycles are classified as motorcycles regardless of engine size or if using pedals plus motor . Stickers identifying the bicycle's compliance with the Federal classification may be required for power cycles by some cities or municipalities . </P>

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