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Panel Urges Ontario to Regulate E-Bike Safety Standards

11/27/2025

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An expert panel urged the Ontario government to tighten the e-bike definition to improve safety and reduce fatal crashes.
The Ottawa Fatal Collision Review Committee identified five e-bike deaths linked to modified bikes exceeding speed limits.
The report proposes lowering the weight from 120 kg to 55 kg and creating a classification for larger, motorcycle-style e-bikes requiring licenses and insurance.

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Story summary

An expert panel urged the Ontario government to tighten the e-bike definition to improve safety and reduce fatal crashes.
The Ottawa Fatal Collision Review Committee identified five e-bike deaths linked to modified bikes exceeding speed limits.
The report proposes lowering the weight from 120 kg to 55 kg and creating a classification for larger, motorcycle-style e-bikes requiring licenses and insurance.