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Got an e-bike? Did anyone actually show you how to ride it? Most wipeouts are about stuff no one explains. https://t.co/ifbCqDWXAj ⚡

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NSW parents: under seizure rules in force since 21 August, if the rider is under 16, notice of an impound must also go to a parent or guardian if one can reasonably be found. It can go ahead if not.

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NSW parents: on trains and station platforms, it's the converted e-bike battery that's banned, attached to the bike or not. Mobility aid riders carrying a certificate are exempt.

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Shared paths are generally open to riders of any age. Footpaths depend on your state, and sometimes your teen's age. Not sure which one they ride on? Worth ten minutes this week.

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Heads up, Victorian parents: converted e-bikes are banned from trains and from public transport ticketing areas, even if a bicycle mechanic did the conversion.

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Queensland parents: since 1 July 2026, police can randomly breath test riders aged 16 and over on bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in public places. A 0.05 blood alcohol limit applies.

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A thought for parents of teen riders: waiting until after a near miss is the hard way to learn it.

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NSW has already legislated the change: the 500 watt e-bike rule ends on 28 February 2029. Buying now, an EN 15194 bike is the one that stays road legal.

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In Queensland it has been illegal since 1 July to sell an e-mobility device, e-bikes included, to anyone under 16. That covers private sales too, not just shops.

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A car often shows it is about to move. Reversing lights, an indicator, the front wheels turning. Teach your teen to watch for those and stay ready to stop.

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Victorian parents: footpaths are for riders under 13, or anyone 13 and over supervising them. A 14 year old on the footpath alone is generally outside the rules, unless an exemption applies.

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Queensland parents: in public places, e-bike riders generally need to be 16 and hold at least a learner licence. Exemptions apply for supervised riders aged 12 to 17, with conditions on supervision.

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On a 250 watt pedal-assist e-bike, 25 km/h is where the motor stops helping, not a target. Your teen can still go faster pedalling or downhill. Slow near driveways and leave room to stop.

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Queensland parents: no helmet is a $518 fine. Hand-held phone while riding is $1,295. Worth a quick chat with your teen before they head out.

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In Queensland, police can seize and destroy an e-bike that is clearly illegal, and the rider cops a fine. Worth knowing what your teen is actually riding.

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A legal e-bike can cruise faster than a pedal bike, and stopping distance grows with speed. Teach your teen to leave more room to pull up.

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Most families land on "in the bag, not the pocket". A pocket buzz is too easy to answer. What actually works in yours?

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The text you get is "here safe". The one you don't is the buzz that goes off while they are still riding.

Where does the phone live on your kid's bike?

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Queensland parents, a quick one for your teen rider: on footpaths, e-bikes and personal mobility devices must keep to 12 km/h, at all times.

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NSW parents, heads up. The state has announced it intends to bring in a minimum age for e-bike riders. It is not law yet and no age has been set. Worth knowing before your teen heads out.

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Teach your teen to check over the shoulder on the side they are moving into. Most of the time that is the right shoulder, pulling off the kerb or going around a parked car.