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Click here for an indepth look into the
Manitoba Highway Traffic Act regarding these
vehicles
(This
information supplied via the Ontario Ministry of
Transportaion)
Cannot
be operated on roads in Manitoba
Manitoba’s HTA does not address these devices and their
operation. Low-speed vehicles fall within the HTA definition of a "motor
vehicle", but they do not meet safety standards for on-road use. As such, these
vehicles may only be operated where Manitoba’s HTA does not apply, such as on
private property.
Cannot
be operated on roads in Manitoba
While these devices appear to fall within the definition
of a motor vehicle under Manitoba’s HTA, they do not meet the provincial
equipment safety standards for on-road use.
As such, these devices may only be operated where
Manitoba’s HTA does not apply, such as on private property.
Are Permitted to be
operated on roads in Manitoba
Power-assisted/electric bicycles are defined
under the Highway Traffic Act as Bicycles, but
do have their own rules and regulations.
Keep in mind that a Helmet MUST be worn at ALL
times
 A
power-assisted bicycle is a vehicle that:
has a handlebar for steering
and MUST have pedals,
is designed to travel on not
more than three wheels in contact with the ground,
can be propelled by muscle
power applied to the pedals,
has an electric motor but no
other type of motor, and cannot travel more than
32km/h
Cannot
be operated on roads in Manitoba
Pocket bikes are meant for closed circuit use
only, not roadways. 
These bikes can be imported as a
"restricted-use motorcycle." However, in order to comply
with the federal standards, a pocket bike would require
a 17-digit vehicle identification number, reflectors and
warning labels that clearly state these bikes are
intended for off-road use only.
The federal MVSA indicates pocket
bikes are not intended for use on public roads.
Do not
require registration, licence plates, driver's licence
or vehicle insurance
Persons operating motorized wheelchairs are treated in the
same way as pedestrians.
The expected behaviour of people who use wheelchairs to
improve their mobility, is generally established by municipal by-laws, and in
Altona, are permitted to operate on roadways and sidewalks.
A sidewalk should be the first choice for someone using a
wheelchair or medical scooter. When there is no wheelchair accessible curb, the
person should return to the sidewalk at the first available opportunity.
If
there is no sidewalk available, people using wheelchairs or personal mobility
devices should travel, like pedestrians, along the left shoulder of the roadway
facing oncoming traffic.
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