Why are LSM and moped operators required to be licensed but operators of scooter-style e-bikes are not?
For the purposes of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), e-bikes are considered bicycles and therefore do not require operators to be licensed. Furthermore, the maximum speed of a limited-speed motorcycle (LSM) is 70 km/h and for a moped is 50 km/h compared to an e-bike, which can reach a maximum speed of only 32 km/h. Primarily because of the higher level of speed that can be reached, the ministry is requiring operators of limited-speed motorcycles and mopeds to participate in the provincial graduated licensing system while operating these motor vehicles, in order to ensure road safety for Ontarians.
