Help?

if this is the wrong section FORGIVE ME !!!

I'm 17
i have a 48cc engine
i would be lucky to reach above 30kmh
i wear a bicycle helmet
i live in New Westminster B.C. Canada
Ive had it for nearly a year now and i have never had trouble with the police

just yesterday i was pulled over by a police officer he said that i needed a Motorcycle helmet and license and turn signals and if he caught me riding it again i would have to pay a 598.00 fine. -.-

I don't know much about the laws for the motorized bicycles, Ive been up all night looking for them,
I'm just wondering if there is a way that I'm still(legally) aloud to ride it. its my only transportation
and i love the thing.

Electric assist bikes are legal almost anywhere. Federal laws favor them. Environmentalists and battery makers love them.
I have seen posts where gas assisted bikes are illegal in some other parts of Canada as well.
When it comes to gas motor assisted bikes, we had better enjoy them while we can.

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joy -.-

do you know of a possible loop hole?
Ive seen what makes a motorcycle, its 70-50kmh with over 50-80cc and mines under both
so what confuses me is the fact that I'm basically peddling with no feet with some sounds coming out.
but now to ride a small motor i need a motor cycle helmet and turn signals? that sounds ridiculous.

but hey I'm not in charge (yet....) the day will come when people can fathom the fact that bicycles with 49cc engines can't kill people will come

plus Ive seen a E-bike on e-bay that goes up to 120km

I think there are a couple of guys here from your area.
Look in the laws and leglislation section.
You can also do an on line search for motor assisted bicycle.
I know it isn't much consolation but-
Be glad you live in a climate where you CAN ride all yr.

Move to Ontario. Not illegal here.

Hi Devalut

Look up ICBC

It's all there.

Only thing that is legal here is E/Bikes...POPS

Would cost a bit, but could get battery operated turn signals, a helmet and licence. A used helmet or look-a-like is not big bucks. I dunno what a MC licence would cost ya, but if it keeps you ridding. I know what you mean about loving your MB. I really hope you find a solution. Please keep us posted.

bicycle turn signals - Google Product Search

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I want 2 ride my bicycle

Devalut, you were open to a charge of driving an unregistered, unlicenced, uninsured motor vehicle which I under stand upsets ICBC to the tune of about $5000 in fines and a 2 year term in jail. You will also need two jobs to pay for your insurance.

You can't register it as a moped because it will not be on the list of approved manufacturers.
You might get it passed as a motor cycle but you will need DOT approved tires and a host of other things. Ask a motor cycle inspection station what they look for.

As Pops said only E-Bikes here. He's the local expert.

Steve.