Bicycle NSW Student Bicycle Education Program

Bicycle NSW has developed an online learning resource to provide students with a basic understanding of bicycle rules and safety.

E-bikes will play a significant role in transitioning our transport networks away from car dependence. It is fantastic to see the uptake in e-bike use in recent years. However, we want to ensure that everyone is riding legal e-bikes, safely and respectfully.

The roll out of our program will improve the collective knowledge of safe bicycle use and help make NSW better for bike riding.

Does Bicycle NSW support registration plates for students’ e-bikes?

No. Bicycle NSW doesn't see registration and licensing as a suitable option for legal e-bikes.

Pedal-assisted e-bikes that comply with the NSW regulations and the best-practice global standard EN15194 have a low-powered motor that cuts out after 25km/h. These e-bikes can be safely used on bicycle infrastructure, by people of all ages wearing a standard bicycle helmet. Registration, licensing and age restrictions are not required.

Calls for registration are focused on high-powered, often modified, electric bikes. But these devices should not be used on road and bike paths in the first place.

For more detailed information head to the Transforming Transport with E-Mobility page.

Tips for buying an e-bike in NSW

With such a wide variety of e-bikes available in Australia these days, here are some tips on how to choose an e-bike!

Be aware of the NSW laws around e-bikes (Both Fair Trading and Transport for NSW regulations). Ensure the e-bike is compliant with the EN15194 standard as this will soon be adopted as the legal standard in NSW
Know the fire hazards around e-bike use and plan accordingly
Find a reputable brand of e-bike that you like and is easy to get serviced
Insure your bike