If your driver’s licence has been suspended, it is recommended that you discuss your situation with a lawyer before deciding to operate an e-bike.
When driving is not always an option for a person with epilepsy, and some people may wonder about electric bikes. You should discuss the safety implications related to operating an e-bike with your health care provider before making any decisions.
Riding an e-bike comes with its own rules and regulations. It is important to familiarize yourself with them before operating an e-bike for your safety and the safety of others.
What do you need to operate an e-bike?
- No driver’s licence is required
- No written test is required
- No vehicle registration or plate is required
- No motor vehicle liability insurance is required
- All operators/riders/passengers must be 16 years of age and older
- All operators/riders/passengers on operating an e-bike are required to wear an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet
If my driver’s licence has been suspended, can I legally operate an e-bike?
It depends on the particular circumstances that lead to licence suspension. If you have a driving prohibition order related to a conviction under the Criminal Code of Canada, you cannot legally operate an e-bike. If your driver’s licence has been suspended under other circumstances, it is recommended that you discuss your situation with a licensed legal practitioner before deciding to operate an e-bike.
Living With Epilepsy
It is essential that people with epilepsy think of themselves as more than just “a person with epilepsy.” Epilepsy may be a life-changing diagnosis, but the disorder does not have to consume all the other facets of life.