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News release

Low-powered vehicles information

October 10, 2025 - Langford, British Columbia
From: West Shore RCMP

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Infographic about e-bikes & e-scooters by the West Shore RCMP.
e-bikes & e-scooters infographic

Since the implementation of the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit in April 2024, and even more recently with the introduction of e-bikes and e-scooters share in the City of Langford in June 2025, the West Shore RCMP has received an increased level of complaints involving these vehicles.

Regulated by the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) as well as different local bylaws, low-powered vehicle operators need to be aware of the rules and requirements surrounding them to avoid fines, as well as being liable in case of collisions or other incidents.

For a Motor Assisted Cycle (MAC):

  • Motor must be electric.
  • Helmet is required.
  • The MAC must have pedals and 2 or 3 wheels.
  • Licence plate, driver’s licence & insurance are not required if all the requirements to make it a MAC are met.

For a Limited Speed Motorcycle (LSM):

  • Can be powered by a gas engine up to 50cc or an electric motor up to 1.5 kilowatts.
  • No clutch or shifting required after the driveline is engaged (eliminates a lot of small motorcycles which have manual transmissions)
  • Max speed of 70 km/h.
  • Must have wheels that are 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or more.
  • May have pedals (usually older models) but not required.
  • Must have a Class 6, 5, or Class 7 N (not an L) licence.
  • Must wear a motorcycle helmet.
  • Must have headlight(s), brake light(s), turn signals, etc.
  • Licence plate, registration and insurance are required.

For an Electric Kick Scooter (EKS):

  • Must have up to four wheels placed along a longitudinal axis, one to two wheels at the front of the device and one to two wheels at the rear, with a platform for standing along the longitudinal axis between the front wheels and the back wheels.
  • Must have a steering handlebar that acts directly on the steerable wheels at the front of the device.
  • The motor must be electric and must have a power output rating that does not exceed 500 watts (0.5 kilowatts)
  • The motor cannot propel the Kick Scooter at a speed greater than 24 km/hr on level ground.
  • Must have a braking system that meets the minimum requirements for stopping in the regulation.
  • Must have wheels that are no more than 43 cm (17 inches)in diameter.
  • Must have a bell or horn.
  • Must have a white or amber light on the front of the device when operated between sunset and sunrise (note: if the device is not equipped with a light an operator may carry or wear a light on their person when operating the device).
  • Under the current Pilot Project, EKS are permitted in Langford, Colwood and View Royal for the West Shore. They are not permitted in Metchosin and the Highlands because those municipalities are not part of the Pilot Project.

For more information concerning these vehicles, please consult the resources below.

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“Pedestrians, cyclists and vehicle operators all have a responsibility to share the road. It’s important to know the rules and requirements surrounding each modes of transportation to avoid incidents and misunderstandings when interacting with other road users. We also want to remind MAC, LSM and EKS users that these different vehicles are all considered conveyances (motor vehicles) and therefore, operators are subject to the same provincial and criminal laws when it comes to impaired driving. It is not a safe nor legal ride when impaired by drugs or alcohol.”

Cst. Gabriel Gravel, Media Relations Officer for the West Shore RCMP

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Contacts

Constable Gabriel Gravel
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP
westshore_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
250-474-2264
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