I am more interested in the sidewalks trails part of the question.
~ if you need more info about location just askAre pocket bikes legal on sidewalks, trails and bicycle lanes?
No they are not legal on sidewalks since they have a motor, and are not a bicycle. You have no legal place to use them really, unless you have a big driveway, or own property that has a large open area.
The moped regulations in BC are under the control of ICBC the government compulsory motor vehicle insurance. Insurance Corporation British Columbia. They are as follows: "Limited Speed Motorcycles" means a motorcycle that,
a. is equiped with a motor having a piston displacement of not more than 50cc or a power source that produces a maximum of 1.5kW,
b. has a power drive system that does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged,
c. has a maximum attainable speed on level ground, wth or without pedals, of 70kp/h,
d. has a maximum weight of 60kg excluding fuel or batteries used to store energy for vehicle propulsion, and
e. has wheels of a diameter of 254 mm or more. "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle running on 2 or 3 wheels and having a saddle or seat for the driver to sit astride.
Hope this information is useful. This is the latest regulation dated 5/97
It looks like it would be classed as a moped because of the speed and engine size.Are pocket bikes legal on sidewalks, trails and bicycle lanes?
haha, no, the police would be on you like white on rice.
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