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NSW Cracks Down on Illegal E-Bikes Amid Safety Concerns

2/8/2026

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John Graham, Transport Minister of New South Wales, announced a crackdown on illegally modified e-bikes, allowing police to seize bikes exceeding 25 km/h.
The initiative follows 233 e-bike injuries in the first seven months of 2025, including four fatalities.
Graham said the government will invest in portable speed-testing devices and model the laws after Western Australia's streamlined process, with finalization expected by August 2026.

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John Graham, Transport Minister of New South Wales, announced a crackdown on illegally modified e-bikes, allowing police to seize bikes exceeding 25 km/h.
The initiative follows 233 e-bike injuries in the first seven months of 2025, including four fatalities.
Graham said the government will invest in portable speed-testing devices and model the laws after Western Australia's streamlined process, with finalization expected by August 2026.