Teenagers are among the fastest-growing groups of e-bike riders, and states are responding with age limits. Here is where each state stands（October 2026. General information, not legal advice.）
| 州 | Minimum age | Licence? | Footpaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| QLD | 16 | At least a learner licence (since 31 Aug 2026) | Allowed; slow to 12 km/h passing pedestrians |
| NSW | None yet (12–16 announced) | 否 | Under 16 only |
| VIC | Any age | 否 | Under 13, or adults accompanying them |
| SA | None (under review) | 否 | All ages |
| WA | 16 to use the motor | 否 | All ages unless signed |
| TAS | None | 否 | Generally allowed |
| ACT | None stated | 否 | Allowed |
| NT | None | 否 | Allowed |
Queensland: 16 and a licence
Since 31 August 2026, Queensland e-bike riders must be 16 or older and hold at least a learner licence. There are exemptions — for example supervised younger riders and riders who can’t hold a licence for medical reasons. Rail trails and mountain bike trails are exempt. See 昆士兰州电动自行车法规.
Western Australia: 16
Riders under 16 can’t use an e-bike with the power assistance engaged. WA e-bike laws.
NSW and SA: watch this space
NSW announced（February 2026 that it would set a minimum age between 12 and 16; the age and start date had not been confirmed by October 2026. South Australia’s 2026 review asked whether to introduce a minimum age or a learner’s permit.） NSW e-bike laws · SA e-bike laws.
Buying an e-bike for a teenager
- Check your state’s age rule first —（Queensland and WA, an under-16 can’t ride on public roads with the motor working.）
- Choose a legal pedal-assist bike (250 W, 25 km/h). High-powered “e-motos” sold as e-bikes can be seized.
- A good helmet, lights and a proper lock.
- Record the serial（a free） 车辆护照 — teen e-bikes are a common theft target.
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常见问题
What age can you ride an e-bike（Queensland?）
16, with at least a learner licence, since 31 August 2026. Some exemptions apply, and rail trails and mountain bike trails are exempt.
Can a 14-year-old ride an e-bike（Australia?）
In Victoria, NSW (for now), SA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT there is no set minimum age. In Queensland and WA, under-16s can’t ride an e-bike with the motor on（public, with limited exemptions in Queensland.）
Is NSW bringing（an e-bike age limit?）
Yes — the Government announced a minimum age between 12 and 16（February 2026, but the age and start date had not been confirmed by October 2026.）
官方信息来源
- E-Bike rules（Queensland — Queensland Government）
- Minimum age to ride an e-bike — NSW Government (20 Feb 2026)
- E-bike and e-scooter safety laws（Victoria — Victoria Police）
- Review of Personal Mobility Devices and e-bikes — YourSAy
- Bicycle riders — WA Road Safety Commission
- Power assisted bicycles (e-bikes) — Transport Tasmania
- Electric scooters and bikes — NT Government
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