Despite public outcry over dangerous behaviour and crashes, most states regulate the e-bikes rather than the riders.
Public calls for more limitations on e-bikes have been growing after rising numbers of deaths and dangerous behaviour, especially among children.
Just yesterday, video emerged of a crowd of youths on e-bikes swarming along the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with police vowing to track down those responsible.
E-bike regulations vary between jurisdictions, with no nationally-agreed framework for managing the issue, including what age kids can legally make use of them.
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In most states and territories, there is no strict age limit for using privately-owned e-bikes that meet road safety conditions including power and speed limits.
Most states and territories require e-bike riders to follow the same rules as bicycle riders, including helmet use and obeying footpath rules.
They are expected to give way to pedestrians, including personal mobility device users.
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It's also recommended that younger children be supervised and kept away from busier roads.
Only Western Australia, at this point, imposes an age-limit on ebike riders.
Users in that state must be at least 16 to ride an e-bike with its motor on.
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Outside of privately-owned e-bikes, however, age limits become more widespread.
Shared fleets of rented e-bikes, found in cities around the country, often have age limits on their use imposed by the owning company.
It's always best to check the conditions of hiring before using one.
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