E-bike laws in Western Australia
Western Australia treats legal e-bikes as power assisted pedal cycles and applies bicycle rules. WA guidance sets a 16+ age limit, while Road Traffic Code reg 228 describes the ban in terms of riding with power assistance engaged.
Checked against WA Road Safety Commission guidance on 23 July 2026
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WA guidance says riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike. Road Traffic Code reg 228 frames the ban as riding with the power assistance engaged, which suggests an under-16 may ride the same bike unpowered. Confirm with WA Road Safety before relying on that.
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Cyclists of all ages may ride on footpaths in WA, unless otherwise signed.
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Legal e-bikes include Pedalecs complying with EN 15194 and other power assisted pedal cycles within the lower power category.
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Pedalec motor assistance must cut out once 25 km/h is reached.
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Non-compliant e-bikes may be treated as unlicensed motor vehicles and can be seized or fined.
Legal e-bike types to verify
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Pedalec: EN 15194 compliant, electric motor up to 250 watts, motor assistance cutting out at 25 km/h.
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Other power-assisted bike: electric or petrol motor up to 200 watts total, within WA's power assisted pedal cycle rules. The bike must still be human-propelled, the motor can only assist your pedalling, not do the work for you.
Parent decision notes
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WA guidance says riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike. Road Traffic Code reg 228 frames the ban as riding with the power assistance engaged, which suggests an under-16 may ride the same bike unpowered. Confirm with WA Road Safety before relying on that.
An approved helmet is required. Check which standards your state accepts.
Check the bike's compliance sticker and avoid assuming every imported or high-powered e-bike is legal on WA roads or paths.
Common questions
Plain-English answers, with official verification still required where the rule may have changed.
How old must a rider be to use an e-bike in WA?
WA guidance says riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike. Road Traffic Code reg 228 frames the ban as riding with the power assistance engaged, which suggests an under-16 may ride the same bike unpowered. Confirm with WA Road Safety before relying on that.
What should WA families check before buying an e-bike?
Families should check whether the bike is a compliant Pedalec or power-assisted pedal cycle, and avoid assuming every imported or high-powered model is legal on WA roads or paths.
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