Newcastle council backs tougher penalties for illegal e-bike vandals
Newcastle councillors unanimously backed a motion calling for tougher penalties on riders who damage public property with illegal e-bikes. They want the state to regulate 500-watt e-bikes as motor vehicles.
Why it mattersTougher penalties and registration would give police a way to track reckless riders. They would also help stop damage. This protects public spaces for everyone.
AustraliaNewcastle residents and ratepayers spend money fixing parks damaged by rogue e-bikes; stricter rules would lower repair costs and keep facilities open longer.
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