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Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

NSW police will use new portable dyno units for roadside power tests and can crush illegal e-bikes that exceed the 25 km/h pedal-assist cutoff, targeting unsafe riding.

  • Police in New South Wales, Australia will get additional powers to seize and destroy illegal high-powered e-bikes that exceed 500 watts or 25 km/h, even if purchased by mistake.
  • The new measure aims to address anti-social behavior and safety concerns associated with illegal e-bikes, including a recent incident where a group of 40 riders dangerously drove across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
  • In parts of Australia, illegal and high-powered e-bikes and vehicles have caused controversies, with incidents such as a teenager awaiting trial for allegedly killing a pedestrian while riding an unlicensed electric motorbike.
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Government answers community calls to crush 'souped up' e-bikes

Illegal e-bikes face seizure in NSW as expanded police powers aim to curb unsafe riding and community concerns.

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'Twisted wreck': Fresh warnings to e-bike riders found breaking rules in NSW

After a controversial video showing riders on e-bikes speeding across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, police will have more powers to destroy illegal devices.

·Sydney, Australia
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'Off our roads': high-powered e-bikes to be crushed

Police will confiscate and crush high-powered, illegal e-bikes in a crackdown after a viral video of 40 hoons...

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New police powers to destroy illegal e-bikes amid safety concerns in the Illawarra

NSW police gain powers to seize and crush illegal e-bikes in Illawarra, addressing growing safety concerns over high-powered models.

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Illegal e-bikes crushing move welcomed, but 'what about rider behaviour'?

NSW targets illegal e-bikes; crackdown on throttle-only and overpowered bikes. Safety and enforcement measures to follow.

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Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

After a controversial video showing e-bike hoons speeding across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, police will have more powers to destroy illegal devices.

·City of Perth, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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