Prince Edward Island handbook · chapter 5 · 30 min read

Motorcycles and Mopeds

Chapter 5: Motorcycles/Mopeds MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS Motorcycles and mopeds and their drivers are part of the Highway Traffic Act of Prince Edward Island. A motorcycle is a motor vehicle having a saddle/seat for the rider and is designed to travel with not more than three wheels. A moped or “motor-assisted bicycle” is like a motorcycle but smaller in size and with less power. A moped travels at speeds up to 50 km/h (30 mph). Motor scooters are included in the definition of motorcycles and are governed by the same regulations.

Laws concerning motorcycles and mopeds cover such areas as licensing, registration, valid inspection and driving procedures. You must be licensed in order to drive a motorcycle or moped on a public street or highway.

Motorcycle and moped operators must:

• wear adequate protective, approved headgear;
• know and comply with the rules of the road when driving their vehicles;
• sit on the regular seat of the vehicle, not the handlebars or foot pegs, etc; and
• carry only as many passengers as the vehicle has been designed and built to carry.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT MOTORCYCLE In choosing your bike, consider what type of driving you plan to do. A small motorcycle may lack the power required to maintain highway speeds and may be unstable at higher speeds.

On the other hand a motorcycle that is too big may be difficult to control. If your motorcycle is the right size, you should be able to: