NSW Moves To Seize, Destroy Illegal E-Bikes In Major Crackdown
By Naziya Alvi Rahman
Published on March 24, 2026.
The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced legislation to expand enforcement powers against illegal e-bikes, allowing authorities to seize and destroy devices deemed unsafe or non-compliant. This move is part of a crackdown on the rise in injuries and fatalities linked to e-mobility devices. Meanwhile, Melbourne has banned rental e-scooters following a community revolt. The Road Transport Amendment (Non-registrable Motor Vehicles) Bill 2026 aims to curb the rise of high-powered, throttle-operated e-motorbikes linked to dangerous riding.
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