Lower-powered vehicles

What motorized vehicles are legal?

Not all motorized personal mobility devices are legal for use on public roads in B.C.

Electric bikes

• Rider must be 16 or older and wear a bicycle helmet.

• Driver's licence and insurance not required.

Mopeds

• Must be registered, licensed and insured for road use.

• Driver's licence required (any class except 5 or 7 learner’s licence).

• You must wear a helmet.
  

Pocket bikes & mini motorcycles

• Cannot be operated on roads in B.C.
  

​Electric kick scooters

• Can only be operated on designated roads in communities participating in B.C.'s electric kick scooter pilot project.
  

​Motorized skateboards

• Cannot be operated on roads in B.C.
  

​Motorized wheelchairs

• Driver's licence and insurance not required.

• Can be used on sidewalks or roads, following the same rules as pedestrians.
  

Quick links

• B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act

• Federal vehicle safety standards regulations and more: Transport Canada

• Personal mobility vehicles