If the bike is overpowered technically it will need to be registered as it is classified as a road vehicle and you would require a driving license.
Electric bikes laws nsw.
200 watt power assisted pedal bicycles that have an electric motor.
In new south wales south australia and western australia it is legal to ride an e scooter only on private property.
Mopeds and motorcycle laws remain unchanged.
Electric scooters and the law in nsw.
This law was not very clear and a little misleading as all motors rated at 200w will be capable of exceeding that output during peak periods.
Unfortunately for riders in nsw it is illegal to ride an electric scooter anywhere other than on private property.
It goes on to define a motor vehicle as being a vehicle that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
Since 1 october 2014 legal bicycles include.
Regular bicycles with no engines attached.
What bicycles are legal.
These vehicles are legal on the road as long as they.
More information is available from nsw legislation and dird websites see page 6 for contact details.
In tasmania victoria the northern territory and the act e scooters below.
The main requirements are summarised in this section.
Are there any other laws i need to be aware of.
Complying 250 watt pedalecs.
In new south wales the road transport act defines a vehicle as being any description of vehicle on wheels.
Comply with the applicable vehicle standards.
The existing law states that an electric bicycle motor must not be capable of generating more than 200 watts of ungoverned power.
Riders risk being fined charged and even having their scooter confiscated by police.