Child Safety
E-Scooter and E-Bike Safety and Regulations
In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the number of students and young people using electric scooters (e-scooters) and electric bikes (e-bikes) to travel around their communities. While these devices can be a convenient way to get from place to place, they must be used safely and in accordance with Victorian law.
Victoria Police and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are currently raising awareness of the rules that apply to the use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Victoria. They have also advised that they will be actively enforcing these regulations.
One of the most important points for families to understand is that it is illegal for anyone under the age of 16 to ride an e-scooter or an e-bike in Victoria. This includes riding on roads, bike paths, or other public areas. Students under this age who are riding these devices may face fines, and parents should be aware that enforcement is increasing.
New regulations governing the use of e-scooters came into effect in Victoria in October 2025. These rules were introduced to improve safety for riders and for other members of the public. Under these regulations, riders can receive significant fines if they break the law.
Some of the most common offences include:
Riding while under the legal age
Riding without wearing a helmet
Exceeding the permitted speed
Riding on footpaths
Carrying passengers
These rules are designed to reduce accidents and injuries. Like bicycles, e-scooters and e-bikes can travel at considerable speed, and riders are vulnerable if something goes wrong. Wearing a helmet and following the road rules are simple but important steps that help keep young people safe.
It is also important to note that similar regulations apply to the use of e-bikes. Riders must follow the relevant road rules, ride responsibly, and ensure their bike meets the legal definition of an e-bike. Some high-powered electric bikes that are marketed online may not actually be legal to ride on public roads or paths.
Victoria Police have advised schools that they will be strictly enforcing these rules. Riders who do not comply with the regulations—including underage riders—may receive substantial fines.
As a school community, our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of our students. Travel to and from school is an important part of that responsibility. We ask parents to take some time to discuss these rules with their children and ensure that they understand both the legal requirements and the safety risks associated with e-scooters and e-bikes.
Families may wish to talk about questions such as:
Whether their child is legally allowed to ride these devices
The importance of wearing a helmet every time they ride
Where it is safe and legal to ride
The potential consequences of ignoring the rules
Clear guidance from parents can help young people make sensible choices and avoid situations that could place them or others at risk.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these important safety messages at home. Working together, we can help ensure that our students travel safely and responsibly within the community.