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Minimum Age for E-Bike Riding Set at 12-16

2/20/2026

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  • New South Wales Premier Chris Minns's government will set a minimum age for riding electric bikes after an expert review recommends 12–16, with findings due by June.
  • Currently, children of any age can ride ebikes, raising safety concerns amid rising injuries.
  • The government will adopt European safety standards, including a 250-watt power limit and speed restrictions.
  • A three-year transition will begin, with road-legal status for compliant bikes by March 2029.