Know the Rules Before You Ride

According to British Columbia's Motor Assisted Cycle (E-Bike) Regulation, there are specific age limits and safety requirements for operating e-bikes and e-scooters on public roads. Here are the key points:

• Standard E-Bikes: Riders must be at least 16 years oldhttps://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/cycling-regulations-restrictions-rules/e-bikes
• Light E-Bikes: Riders must be at least 14 years old
• E-Scooters (stand-on-top): Riders must be at least 16 years old https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/electric-kick-scooter-rules
• E-Motorbikes are not permitted on public roads in BC and should not be brought to school. 

Students and their families must ensure that students are of legal age to ride E-bikes or E-scooters. To assist students and families with this item in the code of conduct, we are providing this Know the Rules Before You Ride infographic from the RCMP. Students and members of the public in violation of the Motor Vehicle Act can be referred to the RCMP.