Anyone use a pedal assist E bike to access roads that are closed to motorized vehicles? Just wondering what the rules are I'm kinda on the lazy side. Thanks
Anyone use a pedal assist E bike to access roads that are closed to motorized vehicles? Just wondering what the rules are I'm kinda on the lazy side. Thanks
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It is considered motorized, and still illegal. You have one solution, get in shape.
The measure of a man is not how much power he has, it's how he wields it.
Yup, it is motorized.
You can always try a hand glider I suppose!!??
OK gym it is. I thought I if E bike was rated 500w or less was considered a regular bicycle thus considered non motorized. My bad
Yep. As far as fish cops are concerned it's motorized.
Lace up and burn rubber, boot rubber.
Under the motor vehicle act its a bicycle if it has peddles and is under 500 watts I believe. So should be legal for road closures. There is difference between electric assisted and just plain electric. We have people in my town who have suspended licences whipping around on electric scooters and because they have pedals the cops can't do a damn thing about it. I doubt a fish cop could do anything either because they are not considered motorized.
I am in Alberta and have not reviewed the BC regulations. I suspect the rules are very similar as they are here.
This is correct in terms of a motorized vehicle on "roads".
In Alberta the definition of an OHV includes ANY motorized vehicle regardless of motor size. ANY motorized vehicle is illegal to use in a non-motorized area.
If all else fails, consult the regulations.
E-bikes are designed to be self propelled by a motor. No go.
MotorVehicle - means a device in, on or by
which a person or thing is being or may be
transported or drawn, and which is designed
to be self propelled, and includes an ATV or
snowmobile, but does not include a device
designed to be moved by human, animal or
wind power; a device designed to be used
exclusively on stationary rails or stationary
tracks; or a boat propelled by motorized power
Sorry I meant pedal assist bike if that makes any difference. If left messages with two COs and two fish wildlife clerks still no response I don't think anybody knows. This year I'll use regular bike hopefully I get responses see by next year lol