NSW to legalise e-scooters on paths and roads up to 20km/h for those over 16

State government says ‘sensible rules’ will promote health and lifestyle benefits of electric scooters and bikes while keeping users and others safe

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E-scooters will be legalised on shared paths and bike lanes on roads – but remain outlawed on footpaths – under a New South Wales government plan that will also introduce strict speed and age limits.

Despite their surge in popularity over the past decade and the ability to legally purchase them in shops, e-scooters have been illegal to ride in public spaces in NSW – aside from limited trials in certain local council areas.

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