NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police have seized 36 illegal, high-powered ebikes on Sydney's northern beaches, with plans to destroy them under new legislation. The crackdown targets bikes modified to exceed legal speed limits, such as one capable of reaching 90km/h.
Why it matters
Reflects growing regulatory challenges and public safety concerns regarding the rise of modified electric micro-mobility vehicles.
Illegal ebikes seized in Manly by NSW police. Three dozen bikes are set to be destroyed in the coming weeks. Photograph: NSW police Illegal ebikes seized in Manly by NSW police. Three dozen bikes are set to be destroyed in the coming weeks. Photograph: NSW police Ebikes NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h. Owners have two weeks to appeal the seizure before the bikes will be crushed
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Dozens of high-powered and illegal ebikes have been seized by police on Sydney’s northern beaches just weeks after the force was granted new powers to destroy dangerous bikes.
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