Northern Beaches Advocate: The Northern Beaches has been at the centre of a state-wide operation to enforce e-bike laws.
NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command conducted Operation Kilowatt, a month-long enforcement, education, and community engagement exercise from Tuesday, 17 June, until Tuesday, 15 July...
Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby (image above, centre) called for more rider education, saying many people are unaware their e-bikes are illegal.
“This issue has well and truly landed on our doorstep. E-bikes are incredibly popular in Pittwater, especially with young people, but many riders and parents simply don’t know the rules.
“Our approach in Pittwater has been education first. Families need a chance to understand the law before enforcement kicks in. But the recent operation shows police are stepping up patrols, and people riding illegal or modified e-bikes risk serious penalties.
“Many of these bikes are bought online and arrive with motors that make them illegal to ride on our roads and paths. They are not safe, they are not insurable, and often the buyer has no idea. We need to stop these bikes at the source.
“This is not about punishing kids. It’s about preventing accidents and giving families the information they need to make safe, legal choices,” said Ms Scruby.