E-Bike Compliance Labels
London, Ontario
E-bike use has expanded across the Thames Valley Parkway and Richmond St corridor. London Police Service conducts compliance checks along Wellington Rd and Oxford St, targeting routes where e-bike traffic intersects with high-volume pedestrian zones near Western University.
E-Bike Enforcement in London
London Police Service officers conduct regular compliance checks on Richmond St, Wellington Rd, and Oxford St for O. Reg 369/09 adherence. Enforcement concentrates on sections near Western University and Fanshawe College, where high student e-bike usage increases the volume of non-compliant units on the road.
Common violations along the Thames Valley Parkway and in Old East Village include e-bikes exceeding the 32 km/h limit, lacking the mandatory bilingual compliance label, and under-age riders. Officers also check vehicles near the Springbank Park entrance, where the parkway connects with shared pedestrian pathways.
Seasonal patrol activity along the Thames Valley Parkway between Wonderland Rd and Highbury Ave increases from May through September. Dealers on Richmond Row and in the Oxford–Richmond corridor report customer inquiries about PAB compliance documentation increasing each spring as cycling season opens.
Local note: Enforcement on the Thames Valley Parkway focuses on the Springbank Park section and the Fanshawe Park Rd trail access points, where shared-path rules require e-bikes to maintain compliant speed and classification.
London Police Service Enforcement
An e-bike without a valid bilingual compliance label is not classified as a "power-assisted bicycle" under Ontario law — it defaults to classification as a motor vehicle. This means the rider requires a valid driver's licence, vehicle registration, and insurance.
- • Fines for riding without proper classification: $250–$2,000 (HTA)
- • Vehicle may be impounded at scene
- • Dealer liability for selling non-compliant units
London Dealer Compliance Checklist
Every e-bike sold by a London Ontario dealer must meet all requirements under Ontario Regulation 369/09 before it leaves the floor.
- ✓Motor output is 500 watts or less
- ✓Motor cuts out at 32 km/h or lower on level ground
- ✓Permanently affixed bilingual compliance label on frame
- ✓Label states "Power-Assisted Bicycle / Bicyclette à assistance électrique"
- ✓Unladen weight is 120 kg or less (including battery)
- ✓Two independent braking systems — stops in 9 metres from 30 km/h
- ✓Pedals are fully operable and functional
- ✓Rider is 16 years of age or older
- ✓Approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet worn
Ontario Regulatory Snapshot
| Specification | Requirement | Legal Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Output | 500 watts maximum | O. Reg 369/09 s.2(c) |
| Motor Speed | 32 km/h max (level ground) | O. Reg 369/09 s.2(d) |
| Compliance Label | Permanently affixed — bilingual English + French | O. Reg 369/09 s.2(f) |
| Unladen Weight | 120 kg maximum (includes battery) | O. Reg 369/09 s.2(a) |
| Rider Age | 16 years minimum | O. Reg 369/09 s.6 |
| Helmet | Approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet — all ages | HTA s. 104 |
Last verified: March 2026 | Source: CanLII — O. Reg 369/09 ↗
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Our bilingual PAB compliance labels meet every requirement under Ontario Regulation 369/09. Same-day production from our Ontario facility. London dealers order single units to fleet quantities.
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