Deputy Principal

Electric Bike Information

Please see below some key information with regards to the legalities around e-bike usage in Tasmania. 

Our number one priority in communicating such information is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our young men as they travel to and from school.

Our main concerns would be summarised as the following:

• Use of excessive speed — speed limits are also inclusive of school grounds

   

• Adherence to road rules — staying within bike lanes and on bike tracks

• Lack of safety equipment

   

Storage of equipment:

• Students should use our bike shed for safe storage
• Students are to use personal locking devices once stored

• Charging of equipment once at school is not permitted

   

The Legal Limits

To be classified as a legal e-bike and ridden in public areas, your bicycle must meet the following criteria: 

• Power Output: Maximum continuous rated power of up to 250 watts. 
• Speed Cut-off: The motor must progressively reduce assistance as you go faster, and cut off entirely once you reach 25 km/h. 
• Pedal Assistance (Pedelec): The motor must primarily assist with pedalling. If the motor operates without pedalling, power must cut off when you reach 6 km/h. 

• Note: A legacy category also exists for older 200-watt, throttle-controlled pedal cycles, but all new e-bikes should meet the 250-watt standard. 

   

Where & How to Ride

• Shared Paths & Footpaths: You can ride on footpaths and shared cycleways.
• Helmets: You must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fastened at all times.
• Age Restrictions: You generally must be at least 16 years old to ride an e-bike in Tasmania.  

Modified or High-Power Bikes

If your e-bike has a motor exceeding 250W, is capable of speeds over 25 km/h on motor power alone, or has an unrestricted throttle, it is not legally considered a bicycle. These are classed as unregistered motor vehicles and must not be used on public roads, footpaths, or cycleways unless registered and licensed.

For the most up-to-date guidelines and regulatory reviews, visit the Transport Tasmania E-bikes Guide or review the Tasmania Legal Aid e-Bikes Summary. 

Exams

I would like to commend our Year 10 students on the way they approached their recent exam experience. Throughout the period, students demonstrated maturity, focus and a positive attitude, taking an important step in developing the study habits, organisation and resilience required for senior secondary learning.

• Students managed the expectations of the exam environment with increasing confidence and responsibility.
• The experience provided valuable practice in preparation, revision, time management and responding under timed conditions.
• We were pleased to see many students reflecting on their learning and identifying areas for continued growth.

• Families are encouraged to acknowledge the effort students have shown and to discuss what they have learned from the process.

   

We congratulate the Year 10 cohort on their efforts and thank parents for their continued support as students prepare for the next stage of their learning journey. We look forward to Work Experience in Week 10 which will hopefully be a valuable tool in unpacking their further pathways.

As our Year 11 and 12s are in the thick of their own exam period, I would like to commend those young men who have reached out to teachers and have been on site during the exam period within tutorials and private study to further support their exam success. A special mention to our dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support our young men.

'In a busy school environment, kindness is often shown in the smallest moments — checking in on a mate, offering encouragement, including others, or simply noticing when someone needs support.'

As we are approaching the end of a busy Term 2 with winter well and truly present, I never want us to lose sight of how we can be kind and gentle to one another. A value which is intrinsic to who we are as evidenced in our Virgilian Way.