Licence plates would be mandatory for e-bike riders under 18 in NSW proposal
Licence plates would become mandatory for e-bike riders under 18 in NSW, should the state opposition come into power.
The safety of e-bikes has been in the spotlight after several accidents, including a crash in Sydney CBD where a man in his 30s was killed.
In light of last week's fatal crash, Premier Chris Minns announced he would look to reduce the speed limit of e-bikes from 60km/h to 30km/h.
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Shadow Transport Minister Natalie Ward announced the opposition's plans this morning. Sitthixay Ditthavong
The opposition has now announced a new measure of their own designed to keep kids safe.
"Under the NSW opposition's policy, if you are under 18, use an e-bike for a commercial purpose or run a shared service scheme, you will be required to have a licence plate," Shadow Minister for Roads and Transport Natalie Ward said in a social media post this morning.
"Sensible solutions for common issues in the community."
Under the proposal, people over 18 who use e-bikes for private transport would be exempt from the rules.
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Several states are looking to take a harder line on e-bike safety in light of multiple crashes leading to serious injury or death. Getty
The tough stance on e-bike safety comes as experts warn parents against buying their children illegal e-bikes for Christmas.
NSW is not the only state with e-bikes in its sights; a Western Australian parliamentary inquiry made 33 recommendations to make them safer.
They include tougher penalties for road offences and harsher punishment for retailers who sell e-bikes or help riders with illegal modifications.
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