Spike in illegal modded e-bikes uncovered during major NSW safety blitz before Xmas

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Police have issued a strong Christmas warning to parents after officers uncovered a spike in modified e-bikes and dangerous riding during a recent compliance blitz across New South Wales. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.

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00:00parents have been urged to research e-bikes carefully this christmas after police uncovered

00:07a spike in modified and illegal models during a major compliance operation across new south wales

00:15overly powerful motors unsafe modifications and risky behavior has placed primarily young riders

00:22in danger in the lead up to the busy christmas season legal e-bikes must remain under 500 watts

00:30and cut power at 25 kilometers per hour as many illegal models cannot be registered or insured

00:39last week officers across sydney in new south wales stopped 115 e-bikes issued 176 infringements

00:48and seized several non-compliant bikes and scooters police said parents needed to stay vigilant

00:55and ensure their children rode safely before they went near roads or footpaths

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