E-BIKE & E-SCOOTER REGULATIONS IN CANADA: STAY SAFE AND LEGAL

Laws for electric bikes, kick scooters, and mopeds vary across Canada. Some areas allow them with restrictions, while others may ban them. NIU Canada provides this information as a guide, but we are not responsible for changes in the law or delays in updating it. Always check with local authorities to confirm the rules for your model.

British Columbia
BQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • British Columbia

https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Electric-bikes

KQI SERIES

The laws about the KQi series can be very different from one city to another. The link below is provided for your convenience. However, you should check the legal status of your specific model with your local authorities, as it is your responsibility to ensure that it is legal.

Provincial Law:

  • British Columbia

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/electric-kick-scooter-rules

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/personal-mobility-devices/scooter


UQI SERIES (NON-PLATED VERSION)

Provincial Law

  • British Columbia

https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Electric-bikes

UQI SERIES (PLATED VERSION)

Provincial Law:

  • British Columbia

https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Mopeds-and-scooters

NQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • British Columbia

https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Mopeds-and-scooters
Ontario
BQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike

KQI SERIES

The laws about the KQi series can be very different from one city to another. The links below are provided for your convenience. However, you should check the legal status of your specific model with your local authorities, as it is your responsibility to ensure that it is legal.

Provincial Law:

  • Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/electric-kick-style-scooters-e-scooters

Municipal Laws:

  • London

https://london.ca/living-london/roads-sidewalks-transportation/cycling-active-green-transportation

  • Mississauga

https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/micro-mobility-e-scooters-e-bikes-and-small-low-speed-vehicles/

  • Oshawa

https://www.oshawa.ca/en/transportation-parking/e-scooters-and-e-bikes.aspx#:~:text=For%20e%2Dscooter%20and%20e%2Dbike%20users&text=Only%20one%20person%20can%20ride,passenger%20can%20receive%20a%20fine.&text=Riders%20must%20park%20devices%20in%20a%20secure%20and%20upright%20position.

  • Toronto

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/cycling-and-the-law/electric-bicycles-e-bikes-e-scooters/

UQI SERIES (NON-PLATED VERSION)

Provincial Law

  • Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike

Municipal Laws:

  • Toronto

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/cycling-and-the-law/electric-bicycles-e-bikes-e-scooters/#:~:text=E%2Dbikes%20in%20Ontario%20must,motor%20not%20exceeding%20500%20watts

UQI SERIES (PLATED VERSION) / NQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-motorcycle-licence#section-5

https://drivetest.ca/licences/drivers-licences-motorcycles/

NQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • Ontario

https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-motorcycle-licence#section-5

https://drivetest.ca/licences/drivers-licences-motorcycles/
Quebec
BQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • Quebec

https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/electric-bike


KQI SERIES

The laws about the KQi series can be very different from one city to another. The link below is provided for your convenience. You should check the legal status of your specific model with your local authorities, as it is your responsibility to ensure that it is legal.

Provincial Law:

  • Quebec

https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/saaq/documents/pilot-projects/electric-scooters-motorized-mobility-devices


UQI SERIES (NON-PLATED VERSION)

In Quebec, these models, formerly considered e-bikes, have been restricted to private property for individuals aged 18 and over since 2024. They are not permitted on public roads.

Provincial Law

  • Quebec

https://www.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/gazette/pdf_encrypte/lois_reglements/2025A/107225.pdf

UQI SERIES (PLATED VERSION)

Provincial Law:

  • Quebec

https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/obtaining-licence/moped-scooter-class-6d

NQI SERIES

Provincial Law:

  • Quebec

https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/obtaining-licence/moped-scooter-class-6d

https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/moped-scooter/what-the-law-says