E-biking（Perth: rules, trains and bikeways (2026)）

Everything an e-bike rider（Perth needs in one place — checked against official Western Australia and local sources in October 2026. Rules change, so the sources are linked at the bottom.）

The rules（Perth）

• Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike. Pedelecs (EN 15194) up to 250 W with a 25 km/h cut-off; other power-assisted bikes up to 200 W. WA e-bike laws
• Footpaths: cyclists of all ages may ride on footpaths unless signed otherwise. 頭盔 compulsory.
• Non-compliant e-bikes can be seized, with a $500 fine.

Full details: Western Australia e-bike laws · Is my e-bike legal? 1-minute check

Taking your e-bike on public transport

• Trains: off-peak, bikes on all trains space permitting. In peak (weekdays 7–9am towards the city, 4.30–6.30pm away from it) only（the non-peak direction unless folded and bagged — and no bikes into Perth, Perth Underground or Elizabeth Quay stations at peak.）
• Buses: folded and bagged bikes only (max 120 × 68 × 40 cm). Ferries: yes, while the four racks have space.

Main bikeways and paths

• Kwinana Freeway principal shared path — part of a 74 km uninterrupted route from Perth to Mandurah.
• Swan River Loop.

Secure bike parking

• Secure bike shelters at 61 train stations and Mirrabooka Bus Station, opened with a registered SmartRider.

Theft: keeping your e-bike

Record the frame serial and a few photos（a free） 單車護照（Bike Passport） before you need them — police and buyers ask for the serial first. Lock the frame, not just a wheel, and take the battery inside if you can. How to protect your e-bike.

Create your free Bike Passport →

官方資料

• Road Safety Commission WA — bicycle riders
• Transperth — taking items on board
• Transperth — cycling
• WA Government — Perth to Mandurah riding route

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