Shire Police Crack Down on Illegal E-bikes with 170 Fines
Source: theleader.com.au
- Police ran a two-day operation in Sydney's south and fined 170 riders for illegal e-bikes.
- The crackdown targeted problem areas like Sutherland Shire to stop dangerous riding by young people.
- Officers issued five criminal charges, 21 traffic charges, and plan more operations soon.
Police launched Operation E-Voltage to tackle illegal e-bikes that act like motorbikes but get ridden on paths and by kids. It hit hotspots in Sutherland Shire, South Sydney, and Eastern Beaches where anti-social riding causes safety risks. The effort mixes fines, education, and seizures to make streets safer for everyone.