Police in Sydney’s northern beaches have seized dozens of high-speed and illegal electric bikes as part of a crackdown targeting modified e-bikes capable of exceeding safe limits. Authorities, acting under new government powers, warn owners they must appeal within two weeks or risk having their bikes destroyed. The operation follows a broader initiative to enforce regulations and prevent unsafe riding on public roads. The move highlights growing concerns over dangerous modifications that can turn e-bikes into high-speed vehicles.
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 crushedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens 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.The operation was part of a coordinated push with the New South Wales government to ensure people only ride legal ebikes that have not been modified to reach high speeds. Continue reading...
