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NSW Police Seize 36 Illegal E-Bikes, Plan Crushing

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

NSW Police Seize E-bikes

NSW police seized 36 illegal high-powered e-bikes on Sydney’s northern beaches.
A 14-year-old’s bike could exceed 90 km/h and was among those seized.
The Road Transport Act was amended to allow police to destroy e-bikes over 25 km/h.
Police issued 16 penalties and gave owners 14 days to claim theft before crushing the bikes.
NSW recorded 226 e-bike injuries in 2024 and 233 injuries with four deaths early 2025.

Summary

Indigenous Mothers Settle

Two Indigenous mothers settled a trespass case with NSW Police after more than 150 night-time bail checks.
Police entered Megan’s home between midnight and 4 am, banging doors and shining torches.
The Justice and Equity Centre says many checks lacked court authorisation, constituting trespass.
Solicitor Kate Sinclair, a Dharug woman, urges amending the Bail Act to require court-approved checks.

History

Historical Context

After the 1997 Wood Royal Commission exposed police corruption, the NSW Government drafted the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act, enacted in 2002 to codify seizure and entry powers. Amendments in 2009 and 2013 expanded those powers, a legacy reflected today in NSW Police’s e-bike seizures and trespass claims by Indigenous mothers such as Megan.

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NSW Police Seize E-bikes

NSW police seized 36 illegal high-powered e-bikes on Sydney’s northern beaches.
A 14-year-old’s bike could exceed 90 km/h and was among those seized.
The Road Transport Act was amended to allow police to destroy e-bikes over 25 km/h.
Police issued 16 penalties and gave owners 14 days to claim theft before crushing the bikes.
NSW recorded 226 e-bike injuries in 2024 and 233 injuries with four deaths early 2025.

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