Petition to the NSW Government

NSW restricts or prohibits all devices outside of compliant e-bikes. In contrast, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT have established regulatory frameworks that allow for the use of various personal mobility devices (PMDs) and personal electric vehicles (PEVs). The National Australian Road Rules also have them ingrated.  These jurisdictions still have enforcement measures in place, including the ability to confiscate e-bikes from young people in certain circumstances and to take action against unsafe or inappropriate riding behaviour. However, they have done so within broader regulatory frameworks that distinguish between compliant use and behaviour that warrants enforcement. This places NSW behind other these states.

The NSW 2025 Parliamentary Inquiry into e-micromobility promised PMD reform but the NSW Government has changed the scope of the seizure and destruction laws relating to e-bikes and negative riding behaviours. As part of this change, e-skateboards, Onewheels, and e-unicycles have been brought within these police powers, despite these devices never having been identified as a problem or receiving media attention.
 
Why This Matters

PMDs offer a practical solution for short-distance travel and first/last-mile connections. Without legal access, residents are left with fewer, less efficient transport options. 

At a time when rising fuel costs and concerns over fuel availability are affecting everyday travel, affordable, efficient alternatives like PMDs are more important than ever. Recent global energy market disruptions linked to the war involving Iran have contributed to sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices and localised shortages at service stations, prompting government response measures such as temporarily lowering fuel standards and discussions about fuel tax relief.

A safer, smarter approach is possible, we are not calling for unrestricted use.

We support a regulated model similar to those already operating in other regions, including but not limited to:

• Age Restrictions (adult supervision in certain situations)
• Speed limits appropriate for shared environments (e.g., up to 20–25 km/h) (10kmh within 25 meters of pedestrians, dogs, etc) 
  NOT device power limits.
  Police need not know every device
  Police need not expensive testing/dyno eqiupment
  This makes policing easier and more cost effective requiring just a speed check like any other vehicle/device.
• Yeild to pedestrains/ pedestrians always have right of way/priority
• Mandatory helmet requirements
• Use limited to bike lanes, shared paths, and low-speed areas (forbidden on arterial/main roads,  prohibited use in any zone/road over 50kmh, prohibited use in any zone/road whereby trams/light rail travel, prohibited in spaces whereby bicycles are prohibited, MUST use shared bike/cycleway when available ie NOT the road)
• Voluntary and or PMD registration with appropriate safety, accountability and insurance requirements where appropriate whereby and adult can register there device with Service NSW for use against there name and the devices information is recorded. If pulled over by police can be held accountable to any hooning or dangerous actions.
• Hooning laws.
  Vehicles such as cars and motorbikes have hooning laws. If your hooning, rightfully have your device/vehicle taken away/destroyed.
• Clear rules and enforcement to ensure public safety

Why Your Signature Matters

This petition will demonstrate public support and be presented to a Member of Parliament to pursue reform through the Parliament of New South Wales.

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Together, we can advocate for practical, responsible reform.