NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
Summary
Police in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, seized 36 illegal electric bikes (ebikes) on Sydney’s northern beaches a few weeks after new laws allowed them to destroy dangerous bikes. The seized ebikes were capable of going faster than the legal limit, and owners have 14 days to prove their bikes were stolen before the bikes are destroyed.Key Facts
- NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on Sydney’s northern beaches due to unsafe modifications that allow high speeds.
- One seized ebike belonged to a 14-year-old and could reach speeds over 90 km/h.
- Police were granted new legal powers in August 2024 to destroy ebikes exceeding speed limits or not complying with power restrictions.
- Owners have 14 days to report if their seized bike was stolen; otherwise, the bike will be crushed.
- Portable testing machines, called dyno units, are used to measure an ebike's speed and power quickly.
- NSW recorded 226 ebike-related injuries in 2024 and 233 injuries plus 4 deaths in the first seven months of 2025.
- Police issued fines and warnings for various road rule violations during the operation, including helmet use and mobile phone usage.
- Federal health minister Mark Butler called for stronger measures against illegal ebikes and supported police actions to remove unsafe bikes from the streets.
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