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Old 06-22-09 | 06:31 AM
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dewdad
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As you know there was only one province with a pilot (Ontario) and one province with a weight restriction (Alberta). As of July 1st Alberta is adopting the Federal Definition of E-Bikes and lifting the weight restriction.

Harmonizing the federal and provincial definitions for these vehicles will eliminate uncertainty in consumer transactions and add clarity to enforcement of the regulation.
Ontario Should be the leaders not the laggers when it comes to alternative and sustainable transportation options.


http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType41/production/FAQCVSR.pdf


Effective July 1, 2009:
A moped will have a top speed of 70 km/h and no weight restrictions. A moped includes a vehicle with an electric motor or one that is propelled by an engine that has a displacement of not more than 50 cc.
A power bicycle will have a top speed of 32 km/h, an electric motor with a maximum power of 500 watts, and no weight restriction.

Prior to July 1, 2009:
A moped has a top speed of 50 km/h and weighs between 35 and 55 kg.
A power bicycle has a top speed of 35 km/h, one or more electric motors with a maximum electric power of 750 watts or has an engine displacement of no more than 50 cubic centimetres, and has to weigh less than 35 kg.
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