eScooter and eBike Safety

With the the use of eScooters and eBikes on the rise in our local community and beyond, we take this opportunity to share the following important information provided by our neighbouring school, Buckley Park College, on behalf of Victoria Police (please refer to Buckley Park College's newsletter for full details).

Shared with permission from Buckley Park College

We have received community messaging from Victoria Police which all parents and students should be aware of when considering using eScooters or eBikes.

eBikes are treated as pedal bikes until they can do more than 25kmph. This is faster than the average person can sustain for a couple of minutes of pedalling. Then, these eBikes are treated as motor vehicles, eg. Motor Bikes. Inappropriate eBike use has the same fines as eScooters (dependant on power).e

Parents and Carers have a responsibility to ensure the following:

• eBike riders MUST be over 16 years of age - parents are held liable for stundets under age riding eBikes

• eScooter / eBike is an appropriate power - doesn't exceed 25kmph

• Your child acts in a socially respectful manner

• Children wear a helmet while in transit on eBike/eScooter

Members of the community are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to report the type of inappropriate use of eBikes/eScooters with times, location. This will help Police increase patrolling of the areas.

The following images are from the Police Youth Proactive team at Brunswick Police Station: