Ebikes are legal in British Columbia, and have been since June 21, 2002.
link to www.bclaws.ca
Ebikes are called motor assisted cycles (MAC) in British Columbia.
What is a motor-assisted cycle (MAC)?
"A MAC is a two- or three-wheeled cycle with a seat, pedals and an electric motor that is 500 watts or less. MACs cannot be gas-powered."
Minimum age: 16
License: no
Registration: no
Insurance: no
Helmet: yes
Passengers: unknown
Special laws: rules of the road, not on sidewalk (additional see gov't website).
Pedals must be attached as of June1/09
http://partners.icbc.com/insurance/pdf/IdentifyingMotorAssistedCycles.pdf
British Columbia website ICBC*
http://www.icbc.com/registration/reg_rules_low_pwr_mtr_asstd_cycles.asp
*The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is a provincial Crown corporation established in 1973 to provide universal auto insurance to B.C. motorists. They are also responsible for driver licensing, and vehicle licensing and registration.
[updated sept 10/09]
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