Motorised Bicycles and Foot Scooters

Introduction
Bicycles and foot scooters may be used on roads, even if they have an auxiliary motor fitted to them. This is provided the motor has a power output of less than 200 watts.

Under the road rules, these vehicles are defined as bicycles. As such, they may be used in all places that bicycles are used and the riders of these vehicles must comply with all Road Rules that apply to bicycle riders.

Where can motorised bicycles and motorised foot scooters be ridden?
Motorised bicycles and motorised foot scooters with a power output of less than 200 watts can be ridden wherever bicycles are permitted to be ridden. They may be ridden on all roads (except most urban freeways), shared footways, segregated footways and bicycle paths.

Motorised bicycles and motorised foot scooters may not be ridden on footpaths, unless the rider;

a. is under 12 years of age; or
b. is accompanying and supervising a cyclist who is under 12 years of age; or
c. has a physical or medical condition that makes it unsafe or undesirable for them to ride on the road.

People riding motorised bicycles and motorised foot scooters must also wear an approved bicycle helmet.

What if the power of the motor is more than 200 Watts?
Motorised bicycles and motorised foot scooters that have a motor with a power output of more than 200 watts are not permitted to be used on any land to which the public has access. These vehicles may not be used on roads, shared footways or on bicycle paths.

Source: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au