Queensland e-bike riders charged $70 for new safety registration

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 00:08 · Archive

Queensland e-bike riders must pay $70 for assessment and registration under a new safety scheme.

Queensland has introduced the Electrically Power-Assisted Cycle Assurance Scheme, which came into effect on Monday. Under the scheme, e-bike riders must pay $50 for a formal assessment of their bike plus $20 for a compliance label and registration.

The scheme applies to e-bikes made before July 1st that have a maximum of 250 watts continuous motor power and a maximum assisted speed limit of 25 km/h. It also includes e-trikes and e-bikes designed or modified for riders with disabilities or medical conditions. E-bikes already certified under EN 15194 standards do not need verification. High-powered, high-speed or modified devices that are illegal in Queensland are excluded.

A transition period allows owners time to get their devices labelled before compliance becomes mandatory from March 1 next year. Currently authorised verifiers are located in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Moreton Bay and Ipswich. The government has said alternative arrangements will be available for rural and remote areas without reasonable access to an authorised verifier.

Not-for-profit Bicycle Queensland said they have consistently argued for a clear definition of legal e-bikes but do not believe riders should be charged.

How it is being reported

• Queensland e-bike riders hit with $70 registration fee under new safety schemee-bike riders in one state will be forced to pay up to keep riding legally under a new government safety compliance scheme.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 23:36
• Queensland e-bike riders hit with $70 registration fee under new safety schemee-bike riders in one state will be forced to pay up to keep riding legally under a new government safety compliance scheme.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 23:35

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