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