Claw Blimey: Crushing Illegal E-Bikes Is a Good Policy, but It Doesn't Go Far Enough

Claw blimey: crushing illegal e-bikes is a good policy, but it doesn't go far enough

NSW government will crush e-bikes over 25km/h. Learn why this expert says the policy is a great start, but doesn't go far enough to control cycling.

Council welcomes tougher e-bike laws

Image: mmphoto/stock.adobe.comTweed Shire Council has welcomed new legislation from the NSW Government aimed at addressing illegal e-bike use across the state. The Road Transport Amendment (Non-registrable Motor Vehicles) Bill 2026 introduces measures including roadside testing and strengthened enforcement powers targeting high-powered e-motorbikes being used illegally in public spaces. The laws allow officers to test whether an e-bike exceeds t…

NSW passes sieze-and-crush laws

Laws allowing illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed have passed the NSW parliament. Introduced on Tuesday, the Road Transport Amendment Bill specifically targets high-powered e-bikes and, from 1 March 2029, only compliant devices will be road legal in the state. “We’re a big step closer to seizing and crushing dangerous e-bikes today,” Transport Minister John Graham said. “We don’t want to discourage safe and healthy e-bike use, but we do wan…