Since 1 october 2014 legal bicycles include.
Electric bikes laws nsw.
Road rules 20 14.
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.
The existing law states that an electric bicycle motor must not be capable of generating more than 200 watts of ungoverned power.
Regular bicycles with no engines attached.
Unfortunately for riders in nsw it is illegal to ride an electric scooter anywhere other than on private property.
What bicycles are legal.
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.
Comply with the applicable vehicle standards.
These vehicles are legal on the road as long as they.
The main requirements are summarised in this section.
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.
Mopeds and motorcycle laws remain unchanged.
In new south wales south australia and western australia it is legal to ride an e scooter only on private property.
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.
Complying 250 watt pedalecs.
More information is available from nsw legislation and dird websites see page 6 for contact details.
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.
Electric scooters and the law in nsw.