Doctors push for e-bike ban in SA for riders aged under 16
Doctors in South Australia are advocating for a ban on e-bike usage for children under 16 years old due to rising injury and fatality rates. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) SA is pushing for reforms, including mandatory safety standards and lower speed limits for e-bikes. The state government is set to review e-mobility device laws, including age restrictions and safety measures.
- ▪The AMA SA calls for a minimum age of 16 to ride e-bikes in South Australia.
- ▪Peter Subramaniam, the AMA SA president, cites increased risks of injury and death for riders under 16.
- ▪Current laws do not impose age restrictions on e-bike usage in South Australia.
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Doctors call for e-bike ban for riders aged under 16 in South AustraliaJBy Josephine LimTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsFri 22 May 2026 at 11:39amFri 22 May 2026 at 11:39amFri 22 May 2026 at 11:39amDoctors want a ban on e-bikes for children under 16 years old. (ABC News: Elicia Kennedy)In short:The Australian Medical Association SA is calling for a minimum age of 16 to ride an e-bike in South Australia.Its president, Peter Subramaniam, says e-bike riders are at increased risk of death and injury when riding above 25 kilometres per hour.What's next?The SA government is set to review e-mobility device laws in July.abc.net.au/news/ama-sa-calls-for-e-bike-rider-age-restrictions/106710006Link copiedShareShare articleSouth Australia's peak medical body is calling for a ban on children aged…
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