In new south wales south australia and western australia it is legal to ride an e scooter only on private property.
Electric bikes laws nsw.
Comply with the applicable vehicle standards.
In tasmania victoria the northern territory and the act e scooters below.
Are there any other laws i need to be aware of.
200 watt power assisted pedal bicycles that have an electric motor.
Mopeds and motorcycle laws remain unchanged.
This law was not very clear and a little misleading as all motors rated at 200w will be capable of exceeding that output during peak periods.
These vehicles are legal on the road as long as they.
Since 1 october 2014 legal bicycles include.
Complying 250 watt pedalecs.
The main requirements are summarised in this section.
Unfortunately for riders in nsw it is illegal to ride an electric scooter anywhere other than on private property.
If you re riding an ebike that abides by the laws discribed above en15194 you are able to ride an electric bike without a driving license.
It goes on to define a motor vehicle as being a vehicle that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
Regular bicycles with no engines attached.
The laws applicable to the registration and use of mopeds and power assisted pedal cycles are covered under a number of acts and regulations and australian design rules.
More information is available from nsw legislation and dird websites see page 6 for contact details.
Riders risk being fined charged and even having their scooter confiscated by police.
In new south wales the road transport act defines a vehicle as being any description of vehicle on wheels.
If the bike is overpowered technically it will need to be registered as it is classified as a road vehicle and you would require a driving license.
Road rules 20 14.