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Haggard
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Well ,Heres what I'm up against in British Columbia
You'll notice that what we build does not have a classificaation.
It is not a power assisted Bicycle.
It is not a limited power motorcycle , a moped or a regular motorcycle.
What it is is Illegal for street use.
I've been riding one everyday for over 2 yrs without a problem and I live 1 block from the rcmp (police) detachment.
Oh I've been pulled over more times than I can count but not at all recently, as all the officers are used to seeing me now and know that :
I always wear a helmet
I use lights at night (red flashing leds front and back)
I don't ride like an idiot
and I'm causing any trouble or being a nuisance to other traffic .
and finally ,
that I'm a heck of a nice guy just minding my own business
I even get a smile and wave from alot of them or a nod of the head as we pass each other.
I ride up to 40 mph on the shoulder if there is one thats ridable at that speed or in the outside lane if there isn't.
I hand signal my intents . I hand signal to switch to the inside lane and then again to pull into a left turn lane, just like an auto.
Ministry of Transport
REGULATIONS RESPECTING SAFETY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS
Short Title
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Safety
Regulations.
Interpretation
2. (1) In these Regulations,
...
"power-assisted bicycle"
< bicyclette assistée >
"power-assisted bicycle" means a vehicle that:
(a) has steering handlebars and is equipped with pedals,
(b) is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the
ground,
(c) is capable of being propelled by muscular power,
(d) has an electric motor only, which has the following characteristics,
namely:
(i) it has a continuous power output rating, measured at the shaft of the
motor, of 500 W or less,
(ii) if it is engaged by the use of muscular power, power assistance
immediately ceases when the muscular power ceases,
(iii) if it is engaged by the use of an accelerator controller, power
assistance immediately ceases when the brakes are applied, and
(iv) it is incapable of providing further assistance when the bicycle attains
a speed of 32 km/h on level ground,
(e) bears a label that is permanently affixed by the manufacturer and
appears in a conspicuous location stating, in both official languages, that
the vehicle is a power-assisted bicycle as defined in this subsection, and
(f) has one of the following safety features,
(i) an enabling mechanism to turn the electric motor on and off that is
separate from the accelerator controller
and fitted in such a manner that it is operable by the driver, or
(ii) a mechanism that prevents the motor from being engaged before the
bicycle attains a speed of 3 km/h.
ICBC Brochure
update
Today, more than ever, people are choosing recreation activities that
include the use of motorized scooters,motorized skateboards and, more
recently, the SegwayTM Human Transporter. As well, people are opting to
use motor assisted cycles, limited speed motorcycles and motorized
wheelchairs to increase personal freedom and mobility and
as an alternative to the car. However, it's important to understand and
follow the rules and regulations that govern these motorized devices, since
some of them are legal for on-road use and some are not.
Motorized vehicles, such as motorized push style scooters, motorized
skateboards and the newly introduced
SegwayTM are defined as motor vehicles under the BC Motor Vehicle Act
but they cannot be used on public roads
because:
1.they do not meet provincial equipment safety standards for motor
vehicles, including lighting, braking and seating requirements;
2.they do not meet BC's limited speed motorcycle and motor assisted
cycle specifications; and
3.they do not meet federal standards for motor vehicles for use on public
roads.
Operating a motorized scooter, motorized skateboard or SegwayTM on
BC roads could result in being ticketed by the police for driving an
unlicensed and uninsured motor vehicle.
These types of vehicles (motorized scooters, motorized skateboards or
the SegwayTM) are not to be confused with motor assisted cycles,
limited speed motorcycles or motorized wheelchairs used for medical
related ambulatory assistance. Motor assisted cycles and limited speed
motorcycles are permitted on the road, while motorized wheelchairs may
operate on the sidewalk or road following the same rules as a pedestrian.
Limited Speed Motorcycle
Must be registered and licensed for use on roads. Must have a driver's
licence (any class).
A limited-speed motorcycle is defined as:
- No more than 50 cc engine displacement or 1.5 kw motor rating.
- Does not require clutching or shifting after the drive system is engaged.
- Has a maximum speed on level ground of 70 km/h.
- Weighs no more than 95 kg excluding fuel and batteries.
- Wheels must be 25.4 cm in diameter or more.
PI308 (072003) page 1 of 3
INSURANCE
Motor Assisted Cycle*
A motor assisted cycle is a 2- or 3-wheeled cycle with a seat, pedals and
an electric motor. Does not require registration, vehicle licence, driver's
licence or vehicle insurance.
- Operator must be 16 years of age or older.
- Operator is required by law to wear a bicycle helmet.
- May be operated on the road like any bicycle, except where municipal
bylaws restrict operation.
- The motor must be electric, rated at 500 watts or less, and be incapable
of propelling the cycle at a speed greater than 32 km/hr on level ground,
without pedaling.
* Further details can be found in the Motor Assisted Cycle Regulation, BC
Reg. 151/2002.
SegwayTM Human Transporter
- BC's Motor Vehicle Act defines this type of device as a motor vehicle,
but the SegwayTM does not meet provincial equipment safety standards
for on-road use.
- It is not included as a vehicle intended for on-road use under the Motor
Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) and instead it is considered a device for
pedestrian environments.
- It may not be operated on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway.
- It may only be operated where BC's Motor Vehicle Act doesn't apply,
such as private property that does not have public vehicle access or on a
trail or pathway if allowed by a municipal bylaw.
Motorized Scooter or Motorized Skateboard
Cannot be operated on roads in BC.
Cannot be operated on roads in BC.
- BC's Motor Vehicle Act defines these devices as motor vehicles, but
they do not meet provincial equipment safety standards for on-road use.
- May only be operated where BC's Motor
Vehicle Act doesn't apply, such as private property that does not have
public vehicle access or on a trail or pathway if allowed by
a municipal bylaw.
- It may not be operated on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway.
-The Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) recognizes some motorized
scooters or motorized skateboards as restricted motor vehicles and these
are only imported for
use in off-road environments.
PI308 (072003) page 2 of 3
You'll notice that what we build does not have a classificaation.
It is not a power assisted Bicycle.
It is not a limited power motorcycle , a moped or a regular motorcycle.
What it is is Illegal for street use.
I've been riding one everyday for over 2 yrs without a problem and I live 1 block from the rcmp (police) detachment.
Oh I've been pulled over more times than I can count but not at all recently, as all the officers are used to seeing me now and know that :
I always wear a helmet
I use lights at night (red flashing leds front and back)
I don't ride like an idiot
and I'm causing any trouble or being a nuisance to other traffic .
and finally ,
that I'm a heck of a nice guy just minding my own business
I even get a smile and wave from alot of them or a nod of the head as we pass each other.
I ride up to 40 mph on the shoulder if there is one thats ridable at that speed or in the outside lane if there isn't.
I hand signal my intents . I hand signal to switch to the inside lane and then again to pull into a left turn lane, just like an auto.
Ministry of Transport
REGULATIONS RESPECTING SAFETY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS
Short Title
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Safety
Regulations.
Interpretation
2. (1) In these Regulations,
...
"power-assisted bicycle"
< bicyclette assistée >
"power-assisted bicycle" means a vehicle that:
(a) has steering handlebars and is equipped with pedals,
(b) is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the
ground,
(c) is capable of being propelled by muscular power,
(d) has an electric motor only, which has the following characteristics,
namely:
(i) it has a continuous power output rating, measured at the shaft of the
motor, of 500 W or less,
(ii) if it is engaged by the use of muscular power, power assistance
immediately ceases when the muscular power ceases,
(iii) if it is engaged by the use of an accelerator controller, power
assistance immediately ceases when the brakes are applied, and
(iv) it is incapable of providing further assistance when the bicycle attains
a speed of 32 km/h on level ground,
(e) bears a label that is permanently affixed by the manufacturer and
appears in a conspicuous location stating, in both official languages, that
the vehicle is a power-assisted bicycle as defined in this subsection, and
(f) has one of the following safety features,
(i) an enabling mechanism to turn the electric motor on and off that is
separate from the accelerator controller
and fitted in such a manner that it is operable by the driver, or
(ii) a mechanism that prevents the motor from being engaged before the
bicycle attains a speed of 3 km/h.
ICBC Brochure
update
Today, more than ever, people are choosing recreation activities that
include the use of motorized scooters,motorized skateboards and, more
recently, the SegwayTM Human Transporter. As well, people are opting to
use motor assisted cycles, limited speed motorcycles and motorized
wheelchairs to increase personal freedom and mobility and
as an alternative to the car. However, it's important to understand and
follow the rules and regulations that govern these motorized devices, since
some of them are legal for on-road use and some are not.
Motorized vehicles, such as motorized push style scooters, motorized
skateboards and the newly introduced
SegwayTM are defined as motor vehicles under the BC Motor Vehicle Act
but they cannot be used on public roads
because:
1.they do not meet provincial equipment safety standards for motor
vehicles, including lighting, braking and seating requirements;
2.they do not meet BC's limited speed motorcycle and motor assisted
cycle specifications; and
3.they do not meet federal standards for motor vehicles for use on public
roads.
Operating a motorized scooter, motorized skateboard or SegwayTM on
BC roads could result in being ticketed by the police for driving an
unlicensed and uninsured motor vehicle.
These types of vehicles (motorized scooters, motorized skateboards or
the SegwayTM) are not to be confused with motor assisted cycles,
limited speed motorcycles or motorized wheelchairs used for medical
related ambulatory assistance. Motor assisted cycles and limited speed
motorcycles are permitted on the road, while motorized wheelchairs may
operate on the sidewalk or road following the same rules as a pedestrian.
Limited Speed Motorcycle
Must be registered and licensed for use on roads. Must have a driver's
licence (any class).
A limited-speed motorcycle is defined as:
- No more than 50 cc engine displacement or 1.5 kw motor rating.
- Does not require clutching or shifting after the drive system is engaged.
- Has a maximum speed on level ground of 70 km/h.
- Weighs no more than 95 kg excluding fuel and batteries.
- Wheels must be 25.4 cm in diameter or more.
PI308 (072003) page 1 of 3
INSURANCE
Motor Assisted Cycle*
A motor assisted cycle is a 2- or 3-wheeled cycle with a seat, pedals and
an electric motor. Does not require registration, vehicle licence, driver's
licence or vehicle insurance.
- Operator must be 16 years of age or older.
- Operator is required by law to wear a bicycle helmet.
- May be operated on the road like any bicycle, except where municipal
bylaws restrict operation.
- The motor must be electric, rated at 500 watts or less, and be incapable
of propelling the cycle at a speed greater than 32 km/hr on level ground,
without pedaling.
* Further details can be found in the Motor Assisted Cycle Regulation, BC
Reg. 151/2002.
SegwayTM Human Transporter
- BC's Motor Vehicle Act defines this type of device as a motor vehicle,
but the SegwayTM does not meet provincial equipment safety standards
for on-road use.
- It is not included as a vehicle intended for on-road use under the Motor
Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) and instead it is considered a device for
pedestrian environments.
- It may not be operated on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway.
- It may only be operated where BC's Motor Vehicle Act doesn't apply,
such as private property that does not have public vehicle access or on a
trail or pathway if allowed by a municipal bylaw.
Motorized Scooter or Motorized Skateboard
Cannot be operated on roads in BC.
Cannot be operated on roads in BC.
- BC's Motor Vehicle Act defines these devices as motor vehicles, but
they do not meet provincial equipment safety standards for on-road use.
- May only be operated where BC's Motor
Vehicle Act doesn't apply, such as private property that does not have
public vehicle access or on a trail or pathway if allowed by
a municipal bylaw.
- It may not be operated on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway.
-The Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) recognizes some motorized
scooters or motorized skateboards as restricted motor vehicles and these
are only imported for
use in off-road environments.
PI308 (072003) page 2 of 3
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