Despite Transport Minister John Graham promising tougher action in February, just one portable “dyno” unit is available to authorities across the state to test whether e-bikes comply with legal power and speed limits, with another two units not expected to arrive until later this year.
Legislation passed in May allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes is still not in force.
Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said local residents were fed up with seeing intimidating and dangerous behaviour go unchecked and were being left to deal with the consequences of the Minns Labor Government’s failure to follow through on their announcements.
“E-bikes are a great way to move around when used responsibly, but I’ve heard from countless residents about near misses, unsafe riding and growing concerns that the rules haven’t kept pace with the rapid rise of e-bikes,” Mr Griffin said.
“Whether you’re walking along a footpath, crossing the road or driving down the street, you should be able to feel safe without having to worry about an illegal e-bike travelling at dangerous speeds. It is time that police and the public had the proper tools at their disposal to identify those doing the wrong thing,” Mr Griffin said.
Shadow Minister for Transport Natalie Ward said the NSW Liberals and Nationals have put forward a practical policy to introduce identification plates for young riders and commercial e-bike operators to enforce rules, change behaviour and prevent crashes.
“Our plan would give police a practical way to identify riders and hold them accountable when they break the rules,” Ms Ward said.
“Minister Graham needs to stop making announcements and tell communities like ours exactly when these laws will commence and when police will have enough equipment to properly enforce them.”
Last modified: August 13, 2026
