Warning to all Electric Bike Ebay customers
Please be aware of the loose terms of the electric bike industry and sales companies.
The most common Misconception of buyers that do not research the product is that all Power assited Bikes, Scooters or tricycles are able to be used on roads and streets.
Currently the two most common models are
200 Watt and 250 Watt electric bikes or scooters.
Under new laws approved by the Australian Government in 2012 these types of bikes are allowed to be used on roads only if: 200 watt throttle must only have a top speed of 10km/hr
250 Watt must be pedal activated assited, throttle top speed of 6km/hr.
If you new E Bike is not certified EN15194 or has a throttle overide, you are riding a MOPED.
You may find that the local police can fine you for two offences,
1: riding an unregistered vehicle
2: riding without a licence.
Please be careful with what you buy and remeber not all sales/importers are not so clear on the rules themselves.
Happy shopping
