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NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher

Source: The Guardian World - Published: 12 Sep 2026 04:53

Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h. Owners have two weeks to appeal the seizure before the bikes will be crushedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of high-powered and illegal ebikes have been seized by police on Sydney’s northern beaches just weeks after the force was granted new powers to destroy dangerous bikes.The operation was part of a coordinated push with the New South Wales government to ensure people only ride legal ebikes that have not been modified to reach high speeds. Continue reading...