Vulnerable Road Users > Mopeds
Mopeds
A moped is a vehicle with an electric motor that cannot exceed a speed of more than 50 km per hour and:
- has two tandem wheels or three wheels, each of which has a minimum diameter of 250 mm (10 inches)
- has a seat or saddle having a minimum height of 650 mm (26 inches) when measured from ground level to the top of the forward-most part of the seat or saddle
- is capable of being driven by pedals only, motor only or by both pedals and motor
- has a motor piston displacement of not more than 50 cc
Is your vehicle a moped or a motorcycle?
If the engine on your vehicle is not more than 50 cc and cannot exceed 50 km/h, it is considered a moped for insurance purposes.
Mopeds do not require a motorcycle licence
Mopeds can be driven by anyone with a Class 5 driver’s licence in any stage of the graduated licensing process. You are not required to have a motorcycle licence or any specific training to ride a moped. However, since mopeds and motorcycles share many of the same safety issues, it’s a good idea to take a motorcycle safety course. Safety Services Manitoba (formerly the Manitoba Safety Council) offers courses beginning in May.
Additional safety information is available:
