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.
200 watt power assisted pedal bicycles that have an electric motor.
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.
These vehicles are legal on the road as long as they.
In tasmania victoria the northern territory and the act e scooters below.
Are there any other laws i need to be aware of.
In new south wales the road transport act defines a vehicle as being any description of vehicle on wheels.
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.
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.
Since 1 october 2014 legal bicycles include.
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.
Unfortunately for riders in nsw it is illegal to ride an electric scooter anywhere other than on private property.
What bicycles are legal.
Road rules 20 14.
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.
Regular bicycles with no engines attached.
Electric scooters and the law in nsw.
Riders risk being fined charged and even having their scooter confiscated by police.
Complying 250 watt pedalecs.
The main requirements are summarised in this section.
Mopeds and motorcycle laws remain unchanged.