E-Bike 500W Motor Limit — Ontario Regulation 369/09 s.2(c)
Ontario Regulation 369/09 — Power-Assisted Bicycles · Province of Ontario
§The Law
O. Reg 369/09 s.2(c) — Ontario Regulation 369/09 — Power-Assisted Bicycles
“The motor of a power-assisted bicycle must produce not more than 500 watts of power.”
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Ontario law caps e-bike motors at 500 watts. If your motor exceeds 500W, the bike is classified as a moped or motor vehicle — requiring a licence, registration, and insurance. Officers can use portable meters to test motor output at roadside stops.
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Specific Requirements
Motor output ≤ 500 watts
Documented in manufacturer compliance label
Label permanently affixed to frame
Exceeding 500W = motor vehicle classification
HTA fines apply if over limit without proper registration
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