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Different jurisdictions have varying laws that affect electric bicycles. Motorized bicycles have been around for many years and are considereded mopeds in most jurisdictions - particularly if they are powered by a gasoline motor. more...

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The past few years have however seen an emergence of electric bicycles as a viable alternative to gas-powered motorized bicycles. Electric bike 2000 project (TP 13732E)

Canada, Europe and the United States have all passed legislation recognizing the unique characteristics of electric bikes: their quiet, clean operation, ease of use and their environmentally benign nature. Most jurisdictions recognize these as distinct from existing moped and motorcycle classifications because they are more akin to bicycles than their heavier, faster gas-powered cousins (the moped, motorcycle etc.).

Despite "National" laws defining electric bikes there is still confusion. In the United States and Canada, the national laws define what safety equipment is required for all electric bicycles, but it is up to States and Provinces to determine the legality of using electric bicycles on the roads.

Electric bicycles are known by several different names, including "Power-assisted bicycle" (Canada), "Power assisted cycle" (United Kingdom), or "electric bicycles" in most other places in the world.

Australia

New South Wales

In New South Wales, motor assisted pedal cycles with electric or petrol engines only need to be registered if the maximum engine output exceeds 200 watts. Riders of cycles exempt from registration must follow the same rules as for cycles without motors, and vehicles requiring registration (mopeds) are treated as motorcylces.

Canada

Since 2001, Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) have defined Power Assisted bicycles (PABs). Power Assisted Bicycles (PABs) are defined as a unique vehicle, separate from a bicycle with an attached (electric only) motor.

The Canada Gazette clarifies that a motorcycle is not a power-assisted bicycle, and goes on to define limits on the weight, dimensions, speed, electric wattage output, and other properties of a power-assisted bicycle. For example, power-assisted-bicycles are limited to an electric motors of 500W output and a maximum speeds of 32km/h. Other safety requirements must also be met. Canadian laws regarding electric bicycles or PABs passed on April 12, 2001.

This vehicle can be imported and exported freely within Canada without the same restrictions placed on an automobile or a moped, although electric bicycles are not allowed in a few jurisdictions. In federal law, a moped is considered a "limited speed motorcycle", and is therefore not a PAB.

Alberta

The Province of Alberta has recently passed progressive legislation that allows ebikes to be legal for street use in the province, providing they do not have assisted speeds higher than 35 km/h, or an electric motor producing in excess of 750 watts. Here is the legislation: