​Low-powered vehicles

Mopeds, electric bikes and other low-powered vehicles—each has different operating rules. Find out how to ride safely and legally.

Electric bikes

• Rider must be 16 or older and wear a bicycle helmet.
• Driver's licence and insurance not required.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Pocket bikes & mini motorcycles

• Cannot be operated on roads in B.C.

Learn more

​Electric kick scooters

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

Learn more

​Motorized skateboards

• Cannot be operated on roads in B.C.

Learn more

​Motorized wheelchairs

• Driver's licence and insurance not required.
• Can be used on sidewalks or roads, following the same rules as pedestrians.

Learn more

 Quick links        

• B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act
• Federal vehicle safety standards regulations and more: Transport Canada