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Electric bike laws in Australia

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Outlines the legal status of e-bikes across Australia, including what distinguishes e-bikes from other motorised vehicles.

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Jarryd Bartle

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Electric bikes or 'e-bikes' are an increasingly popular form of transportation in Australia, offering a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional motor vehicles. The two types of e-bikes are throttle electric bikes and pedal assisted electric bikes ("pedelecs").

The following outlines the legal status of e-bikes across Australia, including what distinguishes e-bikes from other motorised vehicles and the laws in each State and Territory regarding where e-bikes can be ridden, whether you need a helmet to ride one and whether drink-driving laws apply to electric bikes.

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