Rules for E-Scooter Riders
1. Reduce speed on footpaths
- Speed limit of 12km/h on footpaths and shared paths, unless otherwise signed.
2. Maximum speed limit
- Speed limit of 25km/h on bike paths and roads.
3. PMD riders must be 16 years old or older
- 12-15's may ride, but must be supervised by an adult.
4. Know where you can ride
- Paths: Footpaths, shared paths, separated paths and bike paths
- Local streets (speed limit or 50km/h or less, no dividing line)
- On-road bike lanes (speed limit of 50km/h or less, or where the bike lane is physically separated from the road).
5. Always wear a helmet
- Approved bicycle or motorcycle helmets are ok.
- Helmet straps must be fastened.
- Additional protective gear like elbow and knee pads and high visibility clothing is also recommended.
6. Leave your phone alone when riding
- Hand-held phone use, or resting it on any part of your body is illegal while riding.
- Using a phone in a cradle mounted to handlebars is ok if you are not distracted.
7. No doubling
- Passengers are not allowed, regardless of age or size. This
includes children doubling with parents.
8. General road rules apply for PMD riders
- Obey traffic lights and signs.
- Follow general road rules regarding giving way and making turns.
- Indicate when changing direction, either by hand signals or indicators.
9. Parking
- Park your PMD in designated parking areas.
- Don't block the path and keep clear of kerb ramps, building access and exits.
- Poor parking creates problems for other path users, particularly people with a disability.
10. Don't drink and ride
11. Warn pedestrians as you approach
- Devices with handlebars must have a bell.
12. Use lights and reflectors after dark
Rules for E-Bike Riders
1. Motor Power Limits
- For pedal-assist e-bikes, the maximum motor power is 250W (500W in NSW).
- For throttle-assist e-bikes, the motor must not exceed 200W. Throttles on 250W motors are allowed but must be limited to 6 km/h (to help with walking the bike).
2. Speed Limits
- The motor must stop providing assistance once the bike reaches 25 km/h. For NSW, e-bikes with up to 500W power are legal, but they must also comply with this speed limit.
3. Helmets are mandatory
- Helmets are mandatory for all e-bike riders and passengers, regardless of the type of e-bike.
- This also includes if you have a passenger.
- Plus, using a helmet is for safety and will help to save your life if you are in an accident.
4. All E-Bikes require lights
- E-bikes must have functional front white lights and rear red lights, especially when riding in low visibility conditions.
- If your light is broken, make sure to get it fixed asap! Riding with a broken light means no light at all and you will be fined if caught.
5. Limits on carrying a passenger
- Carrying passengers is only legal if the e-bike is designed to do so (e.g., cargo bikes with proper seating for passengers).
6. License and Registration
- No license or registration is required for e-bikes in Australia, however e-bike must only meet the power and speed limits (250W motor and 25 km/h max speed). E-bikes exceeding these limits may be classified as motorbikes, which require registration and a motorcycle license.
7. Penalties
- Breaking e-bike laws (e.g., riding without a helmet or exceeding power limits) can result in fines and, in some cases, demerit points.
8. E-Dirt Bikes
- Please be aware around the rules and regulations when purchasing an electric dirt bikes. Most are off-road electric dirt bikes. They are intended to be used on private property and are not to be used on public roads or road-related areas. E-Move Bikes accepts no liability for incorrect usage.
Learn the Rules and Regulations for in your State
Queensland https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/bicycle
New South Wales http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/bicyclists/cyclingrules.html
Western Australia https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/activetransport/cycling.asp
Northern Territory https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/bicycle-safety
South Australia https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/cycling/cyclist-road-rules-and-safety
Tasmania https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/transport-new/road_safety_and_rules
Victoria https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/bicycles