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Every rule on ebikelaws.ca comes from a source listed here, with the date we last checked it.

How we choose sources

  • Official sources first: the statute or regulation (on CanLII or the government’s own site), the province’s transport ministry, and Transport Canada.
  • Secondary sources (news, cycling groups) only point us to the official one. They are marked “secondary”.
  • “Checked” is the date we read the source. Anything we couldn’t confirm is left blank on the page, never guessed.

More on our method on the about page.

98 sources (98 official) across 14 jurisdictions . Latest check: .

Federal

Federal rules page · Last checked

  1. Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1038, s. 2(1) "power-assisted bicycle" (version in force July 1, 2020 to February 3, 2021) Justice Laws Website (Government of Canada) · Official source · Checked
  2. SOR/2020-22, Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (National Safety Marks and Importation), ss. 3(2) and 35(2), and Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement Canada Gazette, Part II, Vol. 154, No. 4 (February 19, 2020) · Official source · Checked
  3. Importing non-regulated vehicles (power-assisted bicycles section) Transport Canada · Official source · Checked
  4. Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1038, s. 2(1) definitions (current to 2026-09-30) Justice Laws Website (Government of Canada) · Official source · Checked
  5. Notice of intent – Proposed new requirements for lithium-ion batteries and consumer products containing them under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Health Canada · Official source · Checked
  6. E-bikes – Banff National Park Parks Canada · Official source · Checked

British Columbia

E-bike laws in British Columbia · Last checked

  1. Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318, Part 1: s. 1 ("cycle", "motor assisted cycle", "motor vehicle", "vehicle"), s. 3(1), s. 24(1) (current to October 27, 2026) BC Laws (King's Printer, British Columbia) · Official source · Checked
  2. Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 318, Part 3: s. 182.1 (motor assisted cycles), s. 183 (rights and duties of operator of cycle), s. 184 (bicycle safety helmets) (current to October 27, 2026) BC Laws (King's Printer, British Columbia) · Official source · Checked
  3. Motor Assisted Cycle (E-Bike) Regulation, B.C. Reg. 64/2024, ss. 1-15 (effective April 5, 2024; consolidation current to October 27, 2026) BC Laws (King's Printer, British Columbia) · Official source · Checked
  4. E-bike requirements (last updated November 4, 2025) Government of British Columbia · Official source · Checked
  5. Personal mobility devices: which motorized devices are legal (last updated July 31, 2025) Government of British Columbia · Official source · Checked
  6. Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/97, Schedule 3 (MVA ss. 183(2)(a), 183(14), 184(1), 184(2)) (current to October 27, 2026) BC Laws (King's Printer, British Columbia) · Official source · Checked
  7. Motor Assisted Cycle Regulation, B.C. Reg. 151/2002 (repealed effective April 5, 2024 by B.C. Reg. 64/2024) BC Laws (King's Printer, British Columbia) · Official source · Checked
  8. Bicycle Safety Helmet Standards Regulation, B.C. Reg. 234/96, s. 1 (current to October 27, 2026) BC Laws (King's Printer, British Columbia) · Official source · Checked

Alberta

E-bike laws in Alberta · Last checked

  1. Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c. T-6, ss. 1(1)(i) "cycle", 1(1)(x) "motor vehicle", 13(1), 51, 52(1), 54(1) (current as of July 2, 2026) Alberta King's Printer · Official source · Checked
  2. Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation, AR 304/2002, ss. 1(1)(o) "power bicycle", 13, 55(2), 75, 76, 77 (current as of August 8, 2025) Alberta King's Printer · Official source · Checked
  3. Vehicle Equipment Regulation, AR 122/2009, ss. 10, 13(2), 18(2), 50, 54(4), 60, 107, 108, 110 (current as of June 11, 2025) Alberta King's Printer · Official source · Checked
  4. Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, AR 320/2002, s. 9 "Driving power bicycles" (current as of October 1, 2026) Alberta King's Printer · Official source · Checked
  5. Rider's Guide: motorcycles, mopeds, and power-assisted bicycles (Spring 2023), "Moped and power-assisted bicycle rider requirements" and "Power Bicycles" table Government of Alberta (Open Government) · Official source · Checked
  6. Registrar's exemption: power bicycle helmet requirements [2022-2027] (dated November 22, 2022; expires December 1, 2027) Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (Open Government) · Official source · Checked
  7. Cycling safety equipment Government of Alberta (alberta.ca) · Official source · Checked
  8. Importing non-regulated vehicles (power-assisted bicycles section) Transport Canada · Official source · Checked
  9. Procedures Regulation, AR 63/2017, Schedule Parts 40-42 (specified penalties) (current as of March 13, 2026) Alberta King's Printer · Official source · Checked
  10. Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1038, s. 2(1) "power-assisted bicycle" (version in force July 1, 2020 to February 3, 2021), the definition Alberta's regulation refers to Justice Laws Website (Government of Canada) · Official source · Checked
  11. Registrar's exemption: power bicycle brake lamp and side mirror [2022-2027] (dated November 22, 2022; expires December 1, 2027) Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (Open Government) · Official source · Checked

Saskatchewan

E-bike laws in Saskatchewan · Last checked

  1. The Traffic Safety Act, SS 2004, c T-18.1, ss. 2(1)(aa.1) "power-assisted bicycle", 2(1)(r) "motor vehicle", 57(1), 247.1 (consolidated to SS 2024, c 4) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  2. The Registration Exemption and Reciprocity Regulations, 2014, RRS c T-18.1 Reg 13, ss. 2(1)(f) "power-assisted bicycle" and 2(2)(e) (amended to SR 115/2021) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  3. The Vehicle Equipment Regulations, 1987, RRS c V-2.1 Reg 10, ss. 2(1)(ee.1) and 6.1 (helmets) (amended to SR 68/2024) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  4. The Driver Licensing and Suspension Regulations, 2006, RRS c T-18.1 Reg 2, s. 2 ("power-assisted bicycle") and s. 11.1(c) (no driver's licence required) (amended to SR 93/2025) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  5. E-bikes (power-assisted bicycles), Motorcycle Driver's Handbook (Rev. 2019) SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) · Official source · Checked
  6. The Automobile Accident Insurance Act, RSS 1978, c A-35, ss. 13(1), 20(3)-(4) and 101(2)-(3) (consolidated to SS 2024, c 4) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  7. The Automobile Accident Insurance (Injury) Regulations, RRS c A-35 Reg 5, s. 1(5)(b) (amended to SR 28/2023) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  8. The Summary Offences Procedure Regulations, 1991, RRS c S-63.1 Reg 2, s. 13 and Appendix Part 3, Table 1 (The Traffic Safety Act), items 124-125 (amended to SR 63/2026) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked
  9. The Personal Injury Benefits Regulations, RRS c A-35 Reg 3, s. 1(6)-(7.1) (prescribed vehicles for Act s. 101(2)(b)(vii)) (amended to SR 69/2024) Publications Saskatchewan (Government of Saskatchewan) · Official source · Checked

Manitoba

E-bike laws in Manitoba · Last checked

  1. The Highway Traffic Act, C.C.S.M. c. H60, ss. 1(1) ("bicycle", "drive", "motor vehicle", "power-assisted bicycle", "vehicle"), 145, 147, 149, 150, 193(1), 239(1) (current as of October 28, 2026) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked
  2. Highway Traffic (General) Regulation, M.R. 119/2014, s. 2 (operating bicycles and power-assisted bicycles on highways) (in effect since January 1, 2026) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked
  3. Bicycle Helmets Regulation, M.R. 39/2013, ss. 2 and 4.1 (in effect since November 20, 2017) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked
  4. The Drivers and Vehicles Act, C.C.S.M. c. D104, ss. 1(2), 4(1), 34 (current as of October 28, 2026) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked
  5. The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act, C.C.S.M. c. P215, ss. 1 ("motor vehicle") and 71(2) (current as of October 28, 2026) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked
  6. Preset Fines and Offence Descriptions Regulation, M.R. 96/2017, Schedule A (HTA ss. 145, 147, 150) and Schedule B (fine categories) (in effect since September 11, 2026) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked
  7. The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act, S.M. 2026, c. 36 (Bill 43), assented June 1, 2026, ss. 2, 11 and 37 (in force on proclamation) Manitoba Laws (Government of Manitoba) · Official source · Checked

Ontario

E-bike laws in Ontario · Last checked

  1. Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, ss. 1(1) ("bicycle", "motor vehicle", "power-assisted bicycle"), 1.2, 7(1), 32(1), 38, 64(2), 103.1, 104, 178, 185, 214 (consolidation from July 1, 2026) Government of Ontario (e-Laws) · Official source · Checked
  2. O. Reg. 369/09, Power-Assisted Bicycles, ss. 1-7 (consolidation from December 6, 2018) Government of Ontario (e-Laws) · Official source · Checked
  3. Riding an e-bike (updated July 19, 2024) Ontario Ministry of Transportation · Official source · Checked
  4. Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.25, ss. 1 ("motor vehicle") and 2(1) Government of Ontario (e-Laws) · Official source · Checked
  5. Safer Roads and Communities Act, 2024, S.O. 2024, c. 21 (Bill 197), ss. 1, 2, 4, 21, 22, 30, 31 Government of Ontario (e-Laws) · Official source · Checked
  6. ERO 026-0422: Modernizing Ontario's Framework for Power-Assisted Bicycles (E-Bikes), proposal and "Additional Details Summary" Environmental Registry of Ontario (Ministry of Transportation) · Official source · Checked
  7. O. Reg. 389/19, Pilot Project - Electric Kick-Scooters (revoked November 27, 2029 per O. Reg. 398/24) Government of Ontario (e-Laws) · Official source · Checked
  8. O. Reg. 141/21, Pilot Project - Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles (revoked March 1, 2031 per O. Reg. 31/26) Government of Ontario (e-Laws) · Official source · Checked
  9. Set Fines, Schedule 43 (Highway Traffic Act), last updated January 22, 2026 Ontario Court of Justice · Official source · Checked
  10. Importing non-regulated vehicles (power-assisted bicycles section) Transport Canada · Official source · Checked
  11. Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1038, s. 2(1): "power-assisted bicycle" [Repealed, SOR/2020-22, s. 3] (current to 2026-09-30) Justice Laws Website (Government of Canada) · Official source · Checked

Quebec

E-bike laws in Quebec · Last checked

  1. Highway Safety Code, CQLR c. C-24.2, ss. 4 ("power-assisted bicycle", "road vehicle"), 21, 59, 67, 211.1, 274.2, 479, 485, 492.1, 492.2, 504, 507, 633.1 (LégisQuébec English text updated to June 5, 2025; Internet Archive copy, snapshot November 4, 2025) LégisQuébec (Publications Québec), via the Internet Archive · Official source · Checked
  2. Code de la sécurité routière, RLRQ c. C-24.2, art. 4 et 492.2 (LégisQuébec French text, à jour au 1er janvier 2026; Internet Archive copy, snapshot February 16, 2026) LégisQuébec (Publications Québec), via the Internet Archive · Official source · Checked
  3. Arrêté numéro 2024-24 de la ministre des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (December 30, 2024) concernant l'accès aux chemins publics de certains véhicules motorisés à deux ou trois roues qui ont l'apparence d'une motocyclette ou d'un cyclomoteur, Gazette officielle du Québec, Partie 2, January 26, 2025, no 4A, p. 508A Gazette officielle du Québec (Publications Québec) · Official source · Checked
  4. En vélo électrique (last modified May 25, 2026) Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) · Official source · Checked
  5. Loi sur l'assurance automobile (Automobile Insurance Act), RLRQ c. A-25, art. 1 ("automobile"), 10 and 84 (LégisQuébec French text, à jour au 24 octobre 2025; Internet Archive copy, snapshot February 12, 2026) LégisQuébec (Publications Québec), via the Internet Archive · Official source · Checked
  6. Rules for using electric scooters and other motorized personal mobility devices (last update October 20, 2026) Gouvernement du Québec (Québec.ca) · Official source · Checked
  7. Importing non-regulated vehicles (power-assisted bicycles section) Transport Canada · Official source · Checked

New Brunswick

E-bike laws in New Brunswick · Last checked

  1. Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B. 1973, c. M-17, ss. 1 ("bicycle", "motor vehicle", "vehicle"), 17.1, 21, 78, 113, 160, 176-181, 191.1, 347 and Schedule A (consolidation shown as current to 1 January 2024) Government of New Brunswick (laws.gnb.ca) · Official source · Checked
  2. Motor vehicle registration: "Electric motor driven cycle" section Government of New Brunswick (Service New Brunswick), gnb.ca · Official source · Checked
  3. General Regulation, N.B. Reg. 83-42 (Motor Vehicle Act), ss. 46.1-46.2 (bicycle helmets) Government of New Brunswick (laws.gnb.ca) · Official source · Checked
  4. Provincial Offences Procedure Act, S.N.B. 1987, c. P-22.1, s. 56 (fines by offence category) Government of New Brunswick (laws.gnb.ca) · Official source · Checked

Nova Scotia

E-bike laws in Nova Scotia · Last checked

  1. Traffic Safety Act, S.N.S. 2025, c. 20 (ss. 2, 26, 45, 90, 115, 149, 184, 214) Nova Scotia Legislature (Office of the Legislative Counsel) · Official source · Checked
  2. Traffic Safety Act Interpretation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 221/2026, s. 3 ("bicycle", "power-assisted bicycle") and ss. 4-5 (conveyances and vehicles), effective October 19, 2026 Government of Nova Scotia, Registry of Regulations · Official source · Checked
  3. Using the Road Regulations, N.S. Reg. 230/2026, ss. 9, 114-117, 119, 121, 123, 128-132, effective October 19, 2026 Government of Nova Scotia, Registry of Regulations · Official source · Checked
  4. Offences, Penalties and Mandatory Suspension Periods Regulations, N.S. Reg. 223/2026, Schedule B (offence categories and maximum fines) Government of Nova Scotia, Registry of Regulations · Official source · Checked
  5. Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 245/2026, ss. 82, 84-86 Government of Nova Scotia, Registry of Regulations · Official source · Checked
  6. Changes to traffic safety legislation Government of Nova Scotia · Official source · Checked
  7. Powers and Duties of Peace Officers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 224/2026, ss. 4-6 (seizure and impoundment) Government of Nova Scotia, Registry of Regulations · Official source · Checked

Prince Edward Island

E-bike laws in Prince Edward Island · Last checked

  1. Highway Traffic Act Power-Assisted Bicycles Regulations, EC557/21, ss. 1-18 (office consolidation current to September 23, 2023) Government of Prince Edward Island, Legislative Counsel Office · Official source · Checked
  2. Highway Traffic Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-5, s. 1 ("bicycle", "moped" or "motor assisted pedal bicycle", "motorcycle", "motor vehicle"), ss. 194-194.1 and penalty schedule (current to May 29, 2026) Government of Prince Edward Island, Legislative Counsel Office · Official source · Checked
  3. Highway Traffic Act Bicycle Safety Helmet Regulations, EC329/03, s. 2 (current to July 23, 2016) Government of Prince Edward Island, Legislative Counsel Office · Official source · Checked
  4. Highway Traffic Act Mopeds (Motor Assisted Bicycles) Regulations, EC642/75, ss. 2, 7, 8, 10 (current to February 1, 2004) Government of Prince Edward Island, Legislative Counsel Office · Official source · Checked
  5. Royal Gazette, Executive Council order EC2021-557, Power-Assisted Bicycles Regulations, s. 19 (in force July 10, 2021) Government of Prince Edward Island · Official source · Checked
  6. Table of Regulations (current to September 26, 2026): Power-Assisted Bicycles EC557/21, amended by EC750/23 Government of Prince Edward Island, Legislative Counsel Office · Official source · Checked

Newfoundland and Labrador

E-bike laws in Newfoundland and Labrador · Last checked

  1. Highway Traffic Act, RSNL 1990, c. H-3, s. 2 ("bicycle", "moped", "motor vehicle"), ss. 111.1, 129 and Schedule (official version, amended to 2024 c17) House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador · Official source · Checked
  2. Bicycle Helmets Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Motor Registration Division (Government Services) · Official source · Checked
  3. RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador encourages e-bike and bicycle users to put safety first (September 12, 2025) Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Newfoundland and Labrador · Official source · Checked
  4. Supporting Safer Roads and Communities through Highway Traffic Act Consultations (news release, August 13, 2026) Government of Newfoundland and Labrador · Official source · Checked
  5. Strengthening Road Safety (public consultation) engageNL, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador · Official source · Checked
  6. Licensing and Equipment Regulations, CNLR 1007/96, ss. 22, 25(11), 44, 44.1 House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador · Official source · Checked
  7. Importing non-regulated vehicles (power-assisted bicycles section) Transport Canada · Official source · Checked
  8. Progress of Bills, 51st General Assembly, 1st Session House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador · Official source · Checked

Yukon

E-bike laws in Yukon · Last checked

  1. Motor Vehicles Act, RSY 2002, c. 153, s. 1 ("electric power-assisted cycle", "excluded motor vehicle", "motor cycle", "motor vehicle"), ss. 5, 39, 72, 123.02, 145, 199, 211-217, 247 (unofficial consolidation amended to SY 2024, c.10; Internet Archive copy of the laws.yukon.ca PDF, snapshot 2026-10-23) Government of Yukon, Legislative Counsel Office (via Internet Archive) · Official source · Checked
  2. Government of Yukon introduces stronger fines to improve safety on Yukon highways (news release 25-276, June 17, 2025; Internet Archive copy, snapshot 2025-10-25) Government of Yukon (via Internet Archive) · Official source · Checked
  3. City of Whitehorse Bylaw 2021-22, E-Bike Regulation Bylaw, ss. 3, 9-24, 31, Schedule B City of Whitehorse · Official source · Checked

Northwest Territories

E-bike laws in Northwest Territories · Last checked

  1. Motor Vehicles Act, RSNWT 1988, c. M-16, s. 1 ("bicycle", "motor vehicle", "motorcycle"), ss. 243, 246, 338 (consolidation amended to SNWT 2025, c.3) Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Justice · Official source · Checked
  2. Motorcycle Operator's Licence Information: for motorcycles, mopeds and power bicycles (handbook, revised March 2020), "Mopeds" and "Power Bicycles" Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Infrastructure · Official source · Checked
  3. All-terrain Vehicles Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. A-3, ss. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9.03-9.08 Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Justice · Official source · Checked
  4. All-terrain Vehicles Regulations, R.R.N.W.T. 1990, c. A-1 (consolidation to R-081-2019) Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Justice · Official source · Checked
  5. City of Yellowknife By-law No. 4795, Helmet By-law, ss. 3-5 City of Yellowknife · Official source · Checked

Nunavut

E-bike laws in Nunavut · Last checked

  1. Traffic Safety Act (formerly Motor Vehicles Act), R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. M-16 as it applies in Nunavut, s. 1 ("bicycle", "moped", "motorcycle", "motor vehicle"), ss. 36, 66, 233, 243, 246 (consolidation current to 2019-12-06; later amendments S.Nu. 2020 c.15, 2021 c.10, 2021 c.20, 2025 c.15, 2026 c.7 checked: none touch bicycles or mopeds) Government of Nunavut, Department of Justice (nunavutlegislation.ca) · Official source · Checked
  2. All-terrain Vehicles Act, R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. A-3 as it applies in Nunavut, ss. 1-5, 9.03-9.08 (consolidation current to 2012-03-13; later amendments 2013 c.20, 2017 c.20, 2020 c.15, 2023 c.17 checked: definition unchanged) Government of Nunavut, Department of Justice (nunavutlegislation.ca) · Official source · Checked
  3. City of Iqaluit Traffic Safety By-law No. 894 (2020), definitions and s. 14 (scanned PDF, read with OCR) City of Iqaluit · Official source · Checked
  4. City of Iqaluit All Terrain Vehicle By-law No. 557, ss. 3, 5-7 and Schedule B City of Iqaluit · Official source · Checked
  5. Nunavut Driver's Manual (Community Government and Transportation; file dated 2005, posted 2022-12) Government of Nunavut · Official source · Checked
  6. Importing non-regulated vehicles (power-assisted bicycles section) Transport Canada · Official source · Checked