Questions on Melbourne's legal rules
Hi Fabian,
I see that from your profile that you are from Melbourne, I am from Melbourne too(international student). I am considering to buying a petrol engine to fit onto my bicycle so that I can get from home to the CBD & other places. However, i am very concerned with the legality of having a 250w engine I can't seem to find much information regarding the legality with motorized bicycle and it is rare to see one on the road. Is it illegal to be riding a motorized bike? Would be legal if you get a motor from zbox which has a certified 200w limit or it makes no difference at all? What is your experience so far with the police? What advice would you give me regarding riding a petrol powered bicycle? Do I need to keep to the 20kph limit? What are the dos and donts to avoid trouble with the police? What is the police viewpoint on this matter?
I wouldnt want to take any risk if the fines are high and it is not worth the money at the end of the day.
I really appreciate your help and your valuable experience. Thanks for taking the time to read and answer!
Thanks so much!
Regards,
John
In many parts of America, the laws surrounding motorized bicycles are much more sensible than in Australia.
In Australia, a motorized bicycle engine must not have more than 0.27 horsepower (you read that right - zero point two seven horsepower) and is commonly understood not to be allowed to travel faster than 12.54 miles per hour.
Hi Fabian,
I see that from your profile that you are from Melbourne, I am from Melbourne too(international student). I am considering to buying a petrol engine to fit onto my bicycle so that I can get from home to the CBD & other places. However, i am very concerned with the legality of having a 250w engine I can't seem to find much information regarding the legality with motorized bicycle and it is rare to see one on the road. Is it illegal to be riding a motorized bike? Would be legal if you get a motor from zbox which has a certified 200w limit or it makes no difference at all? What is your experience so far with the police? What advice would you give me regarding riding a petrol powered bicycle? Do I need to keep to the 20kph limit? What are the dos and donts to avoid trouble with the police? What is the police viewpoint on this matter?
I wouldnt want to take any risk if the fines are high and it is not worth the money at the end of the day.
I really appreciate your help and your valuable experience. Thanks for taking the time to read and answer!
Thanks so much!
Regards,
John