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What is happening now?

• The NSW Government is reinstating the European safety and quality standard, EN-15194. This sets the maximum motor output of 250 watts and a 25km/h speed limit for pedal assistance, and ensures safe electrical systems and mechanical components. The main change for NSW bike riders is the reduction of the maximum legal power output of e-bikes to 250 watts, bringing the state's e-bike requirements back into line with all other Australian jurisdictions.

• There will be a three-year exemption period to enforce EN-15194 for existing e-bikes. Bicycle NSW is strongly advocating for a compliance program to address the thousands of compliant e-bikes which haven't been given an EN-15194 sticker or may not be certified due to a non-power related technicality.

• Appropriate exemptions for modified e-bikes and e-trikes for adaptive riders are a focus for Bicycle NSW. These devices are likely to be given an exemption but we'll continue to monitor policy as it is developed.

• An e-bike age limit will be introduced. Bicycle NSW doesn't support this. We will strongly advocate for any minimum age to be as low as possible because compliant EN-15194 e-bikes are safe for use by young people under the age of 16 years old and is key for active travel to school. 

• Strong point of sale, school and community education must be implemented.  This includes key legal information and requirements at point of purchase as well as the broader implementation of the Bicycle NSW Student Education Program into schools.  We await the NSW Government's proposals for addressing education.