Each State is responsible for deciding how to treat ebikes and currently all States agree that ebikes do not require licensing or registration.
Australia-wide road safety
State regulations vary. Please refer to the relevant government department in the State where you wish to use your ebike:
Queensland: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/bicycle#legal-motorised
Victoria: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/power-assisted-bicycles
Queensland
Queensland law changed on 28 June 2019 (Announcement by Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Hon. Mark Bailey)
New South Wales
Victoria
Future potential
Other requirements for e-bikes to comply with bicycle road rules and safety also apply. Always check your local laws but these are expected to include:
Helmets – wear an Australian Standard approved helmet complying with AS 2063 or AS/NZS 2063 unless carrying a doctor’s certificate stating you cannot wear a helmet or exempt on religious grounds which make it impractical to wear a helmet.
Equipment – at least 1 working brake and a working bell, horn or similar warning device
Lights – at night or in poor visibility, you must display a white light visible at least 200m from front of ebike. A red light which can be clearly seen at least 200m from rear of ebike. A red reflector that can be clearly seen at least 50m from behind when a vehicle’s headlights shine on it.
Operation – rules exist around the safe operation and use of transport infrastructure include bike lanes, roads and shared paths. Please check your local rules.
Mandatory electrical safety compliance (declared item status) applies to any external mains powered battery charger that connects to the bicycle. The relevant standard for battery chargers is AS/NZS 60335.2.29 and all chargers should be accompanied by an electrical safety approval certificate.
EMC
The relevant ACMA EMC standard for RCM compliance covering motor driven devices is AS/NZS CISPR14.1.
Each State and area has different rules around the use of electric scooters: This article is a good reference to use to check whether you can use one of our escooters in your area or you may be subject to a fine!
Many States which do not have current trials limit escooter riding to private property or to scooters which have less than 200W power and under 10 km/hr speeds.
Please check with your local authority before deciding to purchase any of our range for use on public roads.