The increasing use of e-bikes and e-scooters within school communities has created new road safety considerations for schools, particularly relating to student safety, communication with families, and school procedures.

Schools play an important role in responding to emerging modes of travel and supporting consistent, proactive approaches to road safety within their school environment.

Professional learning

E-bikes and e-scooters drop-in session

These 20-minute drop-in sessions are designed for principals and school executive staff looking for advice about current e-bike and e-scooter regulations in NSW. They provide information and resources to support the promotion of safe and responsible travel to and from school.

Webinar drop-in session dates

• Tuesday 23 June (Week 10) – 10:30 am
• Tuesday 23 June (Week 10) – 3:30 pm
• Wednesday 29 July (Week 2) – 10:30 am
• Wednesday 29 July (Week 2) – 3:30 pm
• Thursday 17 September (Week 9) 10:30 am
• Thursday 17 September (Week 9) 3:30 pm
• Monday 19 October (Week 2) 10:30 am
• Monday 19 October (Week 2) 3:30 pm

Register via MyPL.

If the scheduled dates do not suit you, please contact your local Road Safety Education Officer or email RoadSafetyEd@det.nsw.edu.au.

Resources to support schools with e-bike safety

E-bike advice

• E-bikes and e-scooters – resources and guidance to help schools support safe, responsible e-device use among students and manage emerging risks.
• E-bike general risk assessment (DOC 235 KB) – this sample risk assessment helps schools identify hazards and implement control measures for e-bike safety on school grounds and during school-related activities.

Teaching and learning resources

• Stage 4 activity – Exploring e-bikes in NSW – students explore the rules and laws around e-bikes, including the differences between power-assisted pedal cycles, electrically power-assisted cycles and the prohibition of petrol-powered bicycles.

• E-Bikes: Getting to and from school safely (PPTX 4.8 MB) – an editable PowerPoint presentation for schools to inform students and families about safe e-bike use. The presentation should be tailored to your school’s specific needs.

Family engagement resources

• E-bikes: Advice for families factsheet (PDF 1.5 MB) – this Transport for NSW factsheet defines what e-bikes are, outlines legal requirements, and provides safe riding tips for students and their families.

• E-bike newsletter flyer and social media posts (DOCX 5 KB) – sample newsletter articles and social media content designed to help schools share important safety messages and encourage responsible e-bike use within their community.

• Bicycle/E-bike rider safety guidelines and agreement template – high school version (DOC 5 MB) – the template provides bicycle/e-bike rider safety guidelines and safety agreement for high schools to edit and share with parents/carers/students.

• Bicycle/E-bike rider safety guidelines and agreement template – primary school version (DOC 5 MB) – the template provides bicycle/e-bike rider safety guidelines and a safety agreement for primary schools to edit and share with parents/carers/students.