Xxxxx( MOTOR ASSIST CYCLE )

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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.Its important to know for sure whether you are operating a xxxxxs because MACs have unique licensing, insurance and operating requirementsOperating requirements for MACsTo ride a MAC, you must:be 16 years of age or older, andwear a bicycle helmetHowever, MAC riders are not required to:have a drivers licence, orregister, 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 roadmust obey all traffic lights and traffic control devicescan not operate a MAC on sidewalks, except where specifically directed by a sign or local bylawmust equip their MAC with appropriate bicycle lighting and reflectors if it is to be used between sunset and sunrisemust 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