(MOTOR ASSIST CYCLE)

What is a Motor Assisted Cycle (MAC) A MAC is a two- or three- wheeled cycle with a seat, pedals and an electric motor that is 500 watts or less.MACs can range widely in appearance: from a bicycle with a small-sized motor to a scooter with bike pedals.Because of their appearance, some MACs can be easily confused with other types of motorized, two-wheeled vehicles, such as low-powered motorcycles or scooters.It’s important to know for sure whether you are operating a xx’s because MACs have unique licensing, insurance and operating requirementsOperating requirements for MACsTo ride a MAC, you must:be 16 years of age or older, and wear a bicycle helmet However, MAC riders are not required to:have a driver’s licence, or register, license or insure their MAC (though private insurance is available) Rules of the road for MAC ridersOn the road, an operator of a MAC has many of the same rights and duties as an operator of a motor vehicle. As well, a MAC operator has additional responsibilities to ride in accordance with bicycle safety rules of the road. For example, a rider:should operate as close as safely practicable to the right hand side of a road must obey all traffic lights and traffic control devices can not operate a MAC on sidewalks, except where specifically directed by a sign or local bylaw must equip their MAC with appropriate bicycle lighting and reflectors if it is to be used between sunset and sunrise must operate a MAC in the same direction as other traffic (not against the flow of traffic) should use hand signals well in advance of any turn or stop