Electric Bikes in Melbourne

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Learn More About Electric Bikes in Melbourne Melbourne is Australia’s cultural heartland. With scenery ranging from skyscrapers, narrow laneways & urban sprawl to vast, open areas of cycle paths, walking tracks, and parks, Melbourne offers something for everyone. As a culturally diverse city, Melbourne excels in progressive movements on social matters and has a vibrant arts & culture scene. Are Electric Bikes Legal in Melbourne? In Victoria, electric bikes are considered similar to pedal-powered bicycles. Thus, the rider does not need to be licensed, nor does the bicycle need to be registered. You can legally ride your e-bike in Melbourne as long as its motor achieves a maximum ungoverned continuous power output of 200W. In the case of EPAC (electrically power-assisted cycle), the state allows a maximum continued rated power of 250W, which cuts off at 25 KPH. Where Can You Ride? Electric bikes are legal to use on a variety of infrastructure, including bicycle paths and lanes, footpaths and shared paths, roads, bus lanes (unless otherwise signed), and the shoulders of some rural freeways. Where Can’t You Ride? You can't ride your electric bike on urban freeways or any roads where signs indicate bicycles are not permitted. Are Helmets Required? Yes, as with any form of personal travel, whether that be scooters, skateboards, or rollerblades, you need to wear an approved electric bike helmet . It’s a legal requirement, but apart from that, it is generally good advice. The vast majority of serious e-bike injuries & fatalities across Victoria come from riders who decided against wearing a helmet. Ultimately, no hairstyle is worth risking your life – wear a helmet. What is the Alcohol Limit for E-Bikes? While an exact BAC limit hasn’t been explicitly specified, riders are being told that riding under the influence is considered illegal. That’s a bit of a legal grey area and it simply isn’t worth the risk. When you’re riding under the influence of either drugs o