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NSW Government Targets Illegally Modified E-Bikes Amid Injury Surge

2/10/2026

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The New South Wales (NSW) government will crack down on illegally modified e-bikes.
The crackdown will authorize police to seize and destroy any e-bikes exceeding the 25 km/h speed limit.
Transport Minister John Graham (New South Wales) stated that the laws will streamline seizure and ease removal of non-compliant bikes.
The crackdown follows community concerns about rising injuries, with 233 e-bike injuries reported in the first seven months of 2025.

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The New South Wales (NSW) government will crack down on illegally modified e-bikes.
The crackdown will authorize police to seize and destroy any e-bikes exceeding the 25 km/h speed limit.
Transport Minister John Graham (New South Wales) stated that the laws will streamline seizure and ease removal of non-compliant bikes.
The crackdown follows community concerns about rising injuries, with 233 e-bike injuries reported in the first seven months of 2025.