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Like us on Facebook or go to www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au for more news • Issue No 139 • Newcastle’s favourite little community newspaper • February 2026 •
Watt’s the go?
The massive growth in e-bike and e-scooter ownership over recent years has perhaps got you wondering what’s actually legal and what’s not. In NSW, the legal framework for electric micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters is shaped by road-safety laws that balance rider freedom and convenience with public safety. Riding these devices on public roads, shared paths and footpaths is governed by whether the device is permitted under current regulations. E-bikes that meet Australian regulatory standards, generally equivalent to the European Standard EN 15194, and with motor assist cutting out when not continued on page 6
The NSW government is working on new micromobility laws
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