Hmm.. not sure would depend on the output of the motor.. im lead to believe if its under 200watt.. then it dosnt require a license to operate but normal bicycle laws apply.. ie helmet, not on footpaths etc..
the shop I used to work for sold electric scooters.. they were imported by a company called Progear, had a brushless motor in the rear wheel(18") a top speed of about 45kmh, headlights, indicators, stoplights, horn, not bad if you were 60+ and lived in a nice flat area... will edit in a pic if i can find one..
ok quick info
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Max Speed: Up to 25km/h
Motor: 195w Brushless Motor
Bike Weight: 40kgs
Rider Weight: Up to 100kgs
Travel Distance: Up to 50kms
Charge Time: 5-8 hours
Battery Type: Lead Acide / Gel Type
Lights: Headlights, Stoplight, tail light & turn indicators
Parking Stand: Centre & Side
Storage: Front, Rear & Underseat Storage
Brakes: Front and Rear Drum
Wheels: Alloy Tri-Spoke
Colours: Red / White or Blue / White
Victorian Rules are:
Petrol powered motorised scooters cannot be used on public roads and footpaths. Electric powered scooters are legal for use on low speed public roads (no greater than 50km/h) which have no dividing lines or median strip and footpaths provided they:
Have an ungoverned power output of 200 watts or less, and
A maximum speed of no more than 10km/h.
The requirements for helmet use, brakes, a bell or horn and front and rear lights when ridden still apply.
*taken from:
http://www.tacsafety.com.au/jsp/con...D=A834384B7F000001015CFEF864C3A824&pageID=945
Foolsp33d inlighten me, are theses legal for street use?
The one pictured(in this post) is apperently NOT LEGAL FOR STREET USE(as it goes over the Max speed)
So I guess Not!
Note: Illegal use of motorised scooters and miniature motorbikes can attract penalties up to $818.