NSW To Impose Minimum Age For E-Bikes Following Review

https://cityhub.com.au/nsw-to-impose-minimum-age-for-e-bikes-following-review/

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DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 216d (1 reply)

Probably makes sense. But they don't enforce the ebike laws they already have, so will they enforce this?

Cypher@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 216d

They’ve been increasing enforcement recently and there was some outcry over police tactics that resulted in a death during a pursuit.

TokamakSandwich@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 216d (2 replies)

Hmmmm:

From 1 March 2029, only e-bikes meeting the European standard will be road legal in NSW, with the three-year period reflecting the typical lifespan of an e-bike, providing those who purchased an e-bike legally- and those who sell them- time to adjust to the new rules. 

I dunno what these people are doing to get only 3 years out of a bike.

Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 215d

I've been riding my converted malvern star for 6 years. Still on the original battery even

DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 216d

Yeah I've had mine for at least 3 years, riding several times a week, and it's still going strong. Not expecting to replace it any time soon.

SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 216d

e-bikes and e-motos are great and we need legislation to allow their use.

I can buy a 1000cc motor bike, I'm licensed to ride it, I should be able to buy a 3kw ebike and have some laws to follow which allow for its use.