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NSW destroys 23 illegal e-bikes after injury surge

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC · How we work

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NSW Government Seizes Bikes

NSW government crushed 23 illegal e-bikes at a Blacktown yard.
Police seized 36 illegal e-bikes, including a 14-year-old’s bike capable of over 90 km/h.
The Road Transport Amendment Non-registrable Motor Vehicles Act 2026 authorises confiscation and destruction of illegal e-bikes.
Minister for Transport John Graham warned illegal e-bikes will be turned into shrapnel if riders do not comply.

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Hospitals Report Surge

Hospital data shows a 22% rise in e-bike injuries from Jan-July 2026 versus the previous year.
St Vincent’s reported 42% of e-bike patients needed a trauma response, many with head injuries.
Sydney Children’s Hospital Network reports child e-bike or scooter injuries have more than quadrupled since 2023.
An expert review recommended a minimum e-bike rider age of 12 to 16 years, pending public consultation.

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NSW Government Seizes Bikes

NSW government crushed 23 illegal e-bikes at a Blacktown yard.
Police seized 36 illegal e-bikes, including a 14-year-old’s bike capable of over 90 km/h.
The Road Transport Amendment Non-registrable Motor Vehicles Act 2026 authorises confiscation and destruction of illegal e-bikes.
Minister for Transport John Graham warned illegal e-bikes will be turned into shrapnel if riders do not comply.

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