These vehicles are legal on the road as long as they.
Electric bikes laws nsw.
More information is available from nsw legislation and dird websites see page 6 for contact details.
In new south wales the road transport act defines a vehicle as being any description of vehicle on wheels.
Complying 250 watt pedalecs.
Since 1 october 2014 legal bicycles include.
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.
What bicycles are legal.
Comply with the applicable vehicle standards.
Riders risk being fined charged and even having their scooter confiscated by police.
Electric scooters and the law in nsw.
Mopeds and motorcycle laws remain unchanged.
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.
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.
The existing law states that an electric bicycle motor must not be capable of generating more than 200 watts of ungoverned power.
The main requirements are summarised in this section.
Road rules 20 14.
Are there any other laws i need to be aware of.
In new south wales south australia and western australia it is legal to ride an e scooter only on private property.
200 watt power assisted pedal bicycles that have an electric motor.
Regular bicycles with no engines attached.