E-Scooter & E-Bike Safety Reminder

As we head into the end of the year, we’d like to remind our students and families about the importance of staying safe when travelling on e-scooters and electric bikes.

 

 

If you think e-scooters and electric bikes are a toy, think again’, boldly reframes the misconceptions that e-scooters and electric bikes are fun and frivolous ‘toys’ when in reality they’re powerful devices with serious consequences.

Please ensure that riders are:

Aged over 16

Wearing an approved helmet

Riding at safe speeds at or below 20 km/h

Following local road rules

Keeping an eye out for pedestrians and traffic

Avoiding distractions such as phones or headphones while riding

Ensuring their e-scooter or e-bike is in good working condition

To help keep our community safe, please be aware of the current penalties for unsafe or illegal riding:

Riding on the footpath: $305 fine

Doubling up (carrying a passenger): $254 fine

No helmet: $407 fine

Underage riding: $305 fine

Exceeding the 20 km/h speed limit: $356 fine

Using a handheld mobile while riding: $611 fine

E-scooters and e-bikes can be a convenient way to travel, but they must be used responsibly to keep everyone safe—both riders and the wider community.

Thank you for helping us promote safe travel habits!
Important Information from Vic Police