E-Bike vs Moped Classification — Ontario Law
Ontario Regulation 369/09 + Highway Traffic Act · Province of Ontario
§The Law
O. Reg 369/09 + HTA — Ontario Regulation 369/09 + Highway Traffic Act
“An electric bicycle that does not meet all requirements of O. Reg 369/09 is classified as a moped or motor-assisted cycle under the Highway Traffic Act, requiring a valid driver's licence (Class M or G), vehicle registration, licence plate, and insurance.”
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If an e-bike is over 500W, over 120 kg, has no working pedals, exceeds 32 km/h, or is missing the bilingual label — it is no longer a PAB. It becomes a moped, requiring a licence, registration, plate, and insurance. The classification is determined by the bike's specifications, not how you feel about it.
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Specific Requirements
PAB: 500W max, 120 kg max, 32 km/h max, bilingual label, working pedals
Moped (missing any PAB condition): Class M licence, registration, plate, insurance required
Officers determine classification at roadside
Non-compliant label is same as missing label
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📚Sources & Authority
Every claim on this page is backed by official government legislation and verified industry sources. Last verified: March 2026.
🏛 Official Government Sources
Ontario Off-Road Vehicles Act
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The ORV Act governs registration and marking requirements for ATVs, snowmobiles, and off-road vehicles in Ontario.
Ontario Motorized Snow Vehicles Act
Ontario.ca · March 2026
Registration and permit requirements for snowmobiles in Ontario, including number display and trail permit marking.
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