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Within each state category below, you’ll find the relevant rules and regulations for each category of electric vehicle offered by Benzina Zero.

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Queensland

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in QLD? Yes – here’s why:

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Allowed for E-Motos equivalent to 50cc moped or under, with a top speed not exceeding 50 km/h
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all E-Moto models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes – approved motorcycle helmet

Models You Can Ride


For more information, visit the official QLD government website here https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/driver-licensing/types

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in QLD? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Pedal-Assist E-Bikes

  • Motor power under 250W
  • Pedal-assist only (no throttle propulsion above 6 km/h)
  • Maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h
  • Must have pedals and be rideable as a normal bicycle

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: No specific minimum stated
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Where you can ride: Roads, bike paths and shared paths where bicycles are permitted

Models

For more information, visit the official QLD government website here https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/electric-bicycle-rules

E-Scooters / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in QLD? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Device Specifications

  • Max speed: 25 km/h 
  • Max weight: 60kg
  • Dimensions: 1250mm (length) x 750mm (width) x 1350mm (height)
  • Wheels/design requirements: Designed for personal mobility; standing or seated

Rider Rules

  • Minimum age: 16yr unsupervised or 12yr with adult supervision
  • Helmet required: Yes, the same as an e-bike
  • Where you can ride: Shared paths, bike paths and local roads
  • Special conditions: No registration required

Models

For more information, visit the official QLD government website here https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/

New South Wales

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in NSW? Yes – with restrictions:

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Not permitted
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all E-Moto models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes – approved motorcycle helmet

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official NSW government website here https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/motorcycles-and-scooters

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in NSW? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles (≤500W) EPAC (but this is due to change)

  • Maximum continued rated power of up to 500 watts
  • Motor output progressively reduces as bicycle speed increases beyond 6 km/h
  • Motor cuts off when:
  • Bicycle reaches 25 km/h, or
  • Rider stops pedalling and speed exceeds 6 km/h

Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles (≤200W)

  • One or more motors attached with a combined maximum power output of up to 200 watts
  • Cannot be propelled only by the motor(s)
  • Weighs less than 50 kg (including batteries)
  • Has a height-adjustable seat

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: No specific minimum stated
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Riders must follow standard bicycle rules, including:
  • Effective brakes
  • Bell or other audible warning device
  • Rear-facing red reflector at night
  • White front light and red rear light at night (both may flash), visible from at least 200 metres

Models


For more information, visit the official NSW government website here
https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/bikes-e-bikes-e-scooters

E-Scooter / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in NSW? No, not for private usage

Rider Rules

  • Private e-scooters are prohibited on public roads and paths
  • Hire e-scooters permitted only in approved trial areas

Models

  • Legal to ride: Hire e-scooters only, in trial areas only

For more information, visit the official NSW government website here https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/bikes-e-bikes-e-scooters

Victoria

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in VIC? Yes – with a motorcycle licence

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: N/A
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all E-Moto models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes – approved motorcycle helmet

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official VIC government website here https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/registration-and-licensing

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in VIC? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles (EPACs)

  • At least one auxiliary propulsion motor
  • Maximum continuous rated power of 250 watts
  • Motor provides power assistance only when pedalling, up to 25 km/h
  • Motor does not provide power above 25 km/h
  • Cannot be propelled by a throttle (except up to 6 km/h, e.g., “walk mode”)

Power-Assisted Bicycles (≤200W)

  • Combined maximum ungoverned continuous rated power ≤ 200 watts
  • Less stringent requirements than EPACs; primarily for legacy devices

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: No specific minimum stated
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Riders must follow standard bicycle rules, including:

  • Effective brakes
  • Bell or other audible warning device
  • Rear-facing red reflector at night
  • White front light and red rear light at night (both may flash), visible from at least 200 metres

Models

For more information, visit the official VIC government website here https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/bicycles/electric-bikes

E-Scooter / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in VIC? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Device Specifications

  • Max speed: 25 km/h on level ground
  • Max weight: 45 kg
  • Wheels/design requirements: Transports one person; can be standing or seated; two wheels (one in front of the other); footboard between front and rear wheels; steered by a handlebar

Rider Rules

  • Minimum age: 16 years or older
  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Where you can ride: Shared-use paths, bicycle paths, roads with speed limit up to 60 km/h
  • Special conditions:
  • Ride at no more than 20 km/h
  • Use flashing or steady front and rear lights if riding at night or in low light
  • Park responsibly; do not disrupt pedestrians or create hazards
  • Keep to approved areas if using a hired e-scooter

Models

For more information, visit the official VIC government website here https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-rules

Western Australia

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in WA? Yes - here’s why:

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Allowed for ≤50cc equivalent, ≤50 km/h
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official WA government website here https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/drivers-licence/get-a-licence/moped-licence

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in WA? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Pedalecs (EN 15194 Standard)

  • Electric motor up to 250 watts
  • Motor cuts out at 25 km/h
  • Look for a sticker showing EN 15194 compliance

Other Power-Assisted Bikes

  • Electric or petrol motor up to 200 watts total

If your eBike doesn’t meet WA rules, it is illegal to use on public roads or paths

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: 16 years or older
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Where you can ride: Same road rules as regular bicycles

Models

  • Legal to ride: BENDeR, HAULeR
  • Off-road/private property only: Area51

E-Scooter / PMDs (eRidables)

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in WA? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Device Specifications

  • Max speed: 25 km/h on level ground
  • Max weight: 25 kg or less
  • Wheels/design requirements: At least one wheel; designed for one person; can be standing or seated
  • Maximum dimensions: 125cm long, 70cm wide, 135cm high
  • Examples include: eScooters, eSkateboards, hoverboards, eSkates, eUnicycles

Rider Rules

  • Minimum age: 16 years or older
  • Helmet required: Yes – any approved bicycle, skateboard or motorcycle helmet
  • Where you can ride: Footpaths (10 km/h), bicycle paths, shared paths, local roads (up to 25 km/h where safe)
  • Special conditions:
  • One person per device; no passengers or animals
  • Keep hands on the handlebars; no phone use
  • Do not drink and ride; same drink/drug laws as car drivers
  • Park your eRideable safely; don’t leave it on roads or paths

Models

For more information, visit the official WA government website here https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/erideables

South Australia

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in SA? Yes - here's why:

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Allowed for ≤50cc equivalent
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official SA government website here https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/my-motorcycle-licence/moped-scooter-safety

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in SA? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles (EPAC)

  • Primary source of propulsion is human power (pedalling)
  • Maximum continuous electric power cannot exceed 250 watts
  • Motor output progressively reduces as speed increases above 6 km/h
  • Motor cuts off once speed reaches 25 km/h or pedalling stops

Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles

  • The primary source of propulsion is human power (pedalling)
  • Other source of propulsion may be an electric motor
  • Combined maximum motor power cannot exceed 200 watts
  • Tare weight must be less than 50kg including batteries
  • Height-adjustable seat required
  • Bicycle cannot be propelled exclusively by the motor; pedals must be used to set or keep the vehicle in motion


Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: No specific minimum stated
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Riders must follow standard bicycle rules, including:

  • Effective brakes
  • Bell or other audible warning device
  • Rear-facing red reflector at night
  • White front light and red rear light at night (both may flash), visible from at least 200 metres

Models

For more information, visit the official SA government website here https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/cycling/riding-a-power-assisted-bicycle

E-Scooter / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in SA? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Device Specifications

  • Max speed: 25 km/h on level ground
  • Max weight: 45 kg
  • Wheels/design requirements: Transports one person; can be standing or seated; two wheels (one in front of the other); steered by a handlebar

Rider Rules

  • Minimum age: 16 years or older
  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Where you can ride: Shared-use paths, bicycle paths, roads with speed limit up to 60 km/h

Special conditions:

  • Ride at no more than 25 km/h (on footpaths, shared paths, beaches and road crossings - maximum speed of 10km/h)
  • Use flashing or steady front and rear lights if riding at night or in low light
  • Park responsibly; do not disrupt pedestrians or create hazards
  • Keep to approved areas if using a hired e-scooter

For more information, visit the official SA government website here https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/personal-mobility-devices

Australia Capital Territory

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in ACT? Yes – with restrictions:

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Not permitted
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all E-Moto models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes – approved motorcycle helmet

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official ACT government website here https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/driving-transport-and-parking/licences/motorcycle-licences

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in ACT? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Pedelec (Electronically Power-Assisted Cycle)

  • Maximum continuous rated power of 250W
  • Motor assistance cuts out at 25 km/h or when pedalling stops
  • Primarily pedal-assisted
  • Throttle permitted only for low speeds (e.g. up to 6 km/h)

Power-Assisted Pedal Cycle (Limited)

  • Combined motor power under 200W
  • Must have pedals as the primary source of propulsion
  • Weighs less than 50kg
  • Must have an adjustable seat

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes – approved helmet
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Where you can ride: Roads and bicycle paths
  • Prohibited: Petrol-powered bikes
  • Passengers: Permitted only in approved child seats or trailers

Models

For more information, visit the official ACT government website here https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/transport-and-travel/electric-bikes-and-scooters

E-Scooter / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in ACT? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Device Specifications

  • Max speed: 25 km/h
  • Max weight: Less than 45kg
  • Wheels/design requirements: s less than 125cm long, 70cm wide and 135cm high

Rider Rules

  • Minimum age: Children under the age of 12 must not use a personal mobility device without adult supervision
  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Where you can ride: Footpaths, shared paths, bike paths or the bicycle side of separated paths
  • Speed: Users must not exceed 15km/h on footpaths and 25km/h on shared paths, bicycle paths and roads and must slow down to 10 km/h when approaching and travelling across a crossing
  • Special conditions: No registration required
  • Safety equipment. You must have lights and reflectors on either the device or your person at night or in hazardous weather conditions
  • One person per scooter. You must not carry any passengers.
  • PMD users must not use their mobile phone while riding a PMD.
  • PMD users must not ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Models

For more information, visit the official ACT government website here https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/e-scooters

Tasmaina

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in ACT? Yes – with restrictions:

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Not permitted
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all E-Moto models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes – approved motorcycle helmet

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official TAS government website here https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/non-car_licence_or_ancillary/motorcycle_licences

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in TAS? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Electrically Power-Assist E-Bikes (EPAC)

  • Motor power under 250W
  • Power assistance is progressively reduced as the travel speed increases above 6 km/h
  • Power assistance is cut off when a speed of 25 km/h is reached, or the cyclist is not pedaling and the travel speed exceeds 6 km/h.
  • Maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h

Pedal-Assist E-Bikes

  • Motor power under 200W
  • Pedal-assist only (no throttle propulsion above 6 km/h)
  • Maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h
  • Must have pedals and be rideable as a normal bicycle

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: No specific minimum stated
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Where you can ride: Roads, bike paths and shared paths where bicycles are permitted

Models

For more information, visit the official TAS government website here https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/power_assisted_bicycles_e-bikes

E-Scooter / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters legal in TAS? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Device Specifications

  • Max speed: 25 km/h
  • Max weight: Less than 45kg
  • Wheels/design requirements: s less than 125cm long, 70cm wide and 135cm high

Rider Rules

  • Minimum age: Must be 16 years or older to ride
  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Where you can ride: Shared paths, bike paths and local roads (which have a speed limit of 50km/h or less, no dividing lines or median strip, and no multiple lanes if a one-way road)
  • Speed: Users must not exceed 15km/h on footpaths and 25km/h on shared paths, bicycle paths and roads.
  • Special conditions: No registration required
  • PMD users must not use their mobile phone while riding a PMD.
  • PMD users must not ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Models

For more information, visit the official TAS government website here https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/personal_mobility_devices

Northen Territory

E-Moto (Road-Legal Electric Mopeds & Motor Scooters)

Are Benzina Zero E-Motos legal in NT? Yes – with a motorcycle licence

Licence Requirements

  • Car licence: Not permitted
  • Motorcycle licence: Allowed for all E-Moto models

Registration & Safety

  • Registration required: Yes
  • CTP / Insurance required: Yes
  • Helmet required: Yes – approved motorcycle helmet

Models You Can Ride

For more information, visit the official NT government website here https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/motorcycles-quad-bikes-and-scooters/scooter-safety

E-Bike

Are Benzina Zero E-Bikes legal in NT? Yes – here’s why:

Legal Categories

Pedal-Assist E-Bikes

  • Motor power under 250W
  • Pedal-assist only (no throttle propulsion above 6 km/h)
  • Maximum assisted speed of 25 km/h
  • Must have pedals and be rideable as a normal bicycle

Rider Rules

  • Helmet required: Yes
  • Age requirement: 16 years old
  • Registration/licence required: No
  • Where you can ride: Roads, bike paths and shared paths where bicycles are permitted

Models

For more information, visit the official NT government website here https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes

E-Scooter / PMDs

Are Benzina Zero E-Scooters Legal in NT? No, here’s why: 

You can only use e-scooters in public places if they're provided by Beam Mobility Australia.

You can use Benzina Zero e-scooter on private property only

Models

For more information, visit the official NT government website here https://nt.gov.au/driving/safety/electric-scooters-and-bikes