Major crackdown on unsafe e-bike and e-scooter sales
The federal government is directing the ACCC to develop national restrictions on the sale of e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards following a significant rise in injuries and deaths. Transport Ministers have agreed to adopt European safety standards requiring motors to cut out at 25 kilometres per hour and mandating battery and brake testing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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