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    No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    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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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    It is considered motorized, and still illegal. You have one solution, get in shape.
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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    Yup, it is motorized.
    You can always try a hand glider I suppose!!??

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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    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

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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    Yep. As far as fish cops are concerned it's motorized.

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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    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.

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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    Quote Originally Posted by Everett View Post
    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.

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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    Quote Originally Posted by Everett View Post
    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.
    Motor vehicle act has no bearing on road closures done by Fish & Wildlife.
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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    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
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    Re: No motorized vehicle access with E bike

    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

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