The Rulebook · draft under verification
E-bike law in British Columbia.
The rules at a glance
- Max motor power
- 500 W
- Assist cutoff
- 32 km/h
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Helmet
- Bicycle safety helmet required
- Licence required
- No
- Registration required
- No
What the statute actually says
Province of BC e-bike requirements (Motor Vehicle Act): 500 W / 32 km/h, min age 16; a new 250 W / 25 km/h 'light e-bike' class (min age 14) exists since Apr 2024. URL live. Draft — verify against the official source before relying on it.
Draft summary under verification — not legal
advice. Confirm with the official source before relying on it. US riding-law guides are coming.