Resources to share with families

A variety of resources are available to help schools manage and communicate with families on how to keep their children safe when riding bicycles or e-bikes to and from school.

• E-bike newsletter flyers and social media posts DOC 5KB (staff only download)
• Sample bicycle/e-bike templates - DoE - safety guidelines for parents and carers
• E-bikes advice for families TfNSW (PDF - 1.5MB)
• E-scooter advice for families TfNSW (PDF -1.5MB)
• Information on choosing, maintaining and riding bicycles and e-bikes (TfNSW
• Be Lithium-ion battery safe TfNSW advice

Further support for schools

Department of Education

• Advice to schools about students riding safely to and from school, including advice about issuing licenses and signing course completions.

• E-bikes: Getting to and from school safely is an editable PowerPoint designed for schools to share important e-bike messages with students and families. The presentation should be adapted to suit your schools’ specific needs.

• Stage 4 teaching and learning activity – Exploring e-bikes in NSW Students will critically analyse the regulations surrounding e-bikes in New South Wales, exploring the distinctions between power-assisted pedal cycles, electrically power-assisted cycles, and the prohibition of petrol-powered bicycles.

• E-bike general risk assessment - sample developed by Work Health and Safety DOC 235KB (staff only)

• Advice from Department's WHS about charging of e-bike lithium-ion batteries

• Contact the department Road Safety Education team for more information and support.
  

Transport for NSW

Other information available:

• Riding bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in NSW (latest information)
• Transport for NSW brochure – Bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters (PDF -1.3MB)
  
• Transport for NSW – E-bikes and petrol-powered bicycles
  
• Transport for NSW - E-bikes – frequently asked questions