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

E-scooters will be legal on shared paths and bike lanes in NSW starting Monday but remain prohibited on footpaths as part of a new regulation aimed at balancing accessibility with safety. Riders must be at least 16 years old, with speed limits capped at 20 km/h on roads and shared paths, while e-bikes may have more lenient rules if they’re primarily pedal-powered. The government has announced plans to introduce these changes in response to a parliamentary inquiry highlighting safety concerns, with police tasked with enforcement and collaboration on penalties for non-compliance.