A Note About E-Bikes at Westview Secondary

Dear Parents and Guardians,

E-bikes are becoming a very popular way for students to get around, and we want to make sure our community understands both the laws in British Columbia and our expectations at Westview. Our goal is always to keep students safe and supported.

What the Law Says

• Students must be at least 14 years old to ride a light e-bike (pedal-assist only, up to 250W, maximum 25 km/h).
• Students must be at least 16 years old to ride a standard e-bike (up to 500W, maximum 32 km/h, throttle permitted).
• Riders younger than these ages are not legally permitted to operate an e-bike.

For more details, you can review the full provincial regulations here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/cycling-regulations-restrictions-rules/e-bikes#ebikes

What This Means at Westview

• If your child meets the age requirements and chooses to ride an e-bike to school, they will need to walk their bike on and off school property to help keep everyone safe.
• Students should bring their own lock to secure their e-bike in the racks provided.
• If a student rides an e-bike to school but does not meet the age requirements, we will kindly ask parents/guardians to come and take the bike home.

We appreciate your partnership as we guide students to make safe and responsible choices. Thank you for helping us create a caring environment where all of our learners can get to and from school safely.