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E-bike throttles can be ‘unlocked’ to bypass lawful 25km/h speed limits

E-bike throttles can be ‘unlocked’ to bypass lawful 25km/h speed limits

The hidden feature allows users to unlock speeds more than double the legal limit. Picture: NewsWire/ Monique Harmer Electronic-bike riders can bypass the legal speed…

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The hidden feature allows users to unlock speeds more than double the legal limit. Picture: NewsWire/ Monique Harmer Electronic-bike riders can bypass the legal speed limit on their vehicles at the press of a button, despite the devices being legally bound to 25km/h on public roads.

Local e-bike brand DiroDi is one of several brands allowing its customers to unlock the throttle for private use, a step approved by sending an email to DiroDi’s customer care team, Nine News reports.

Customers are emailed a code after providing written confirmation they won’t ride on public roads, according to the company’s “Knowledge” section. E-bikes are generally legal most Australian states under specific motor conditions on public roads. Picture: NewsWire/ Monique Harmer This section outlines a step-by-step process to unlock the throttle, where a disclaimer reads: “Riding the bike with an unlocked throttle on public roads is illegal, so please remember to put back the limit before riding the bike on public roads.”

A video linked to the guide shows a person demonstrating how to unlock the throttle.

The legality of e-bikes varies from state to state.

In NSW, power-assisted pedal cycles and electrically power-assisted cycles are allowed as both require the motor to be secondary to another power source.

E-bikes that do not meet the state’s specific requirements are illegal for use in public but may be used on private property. A YouTube account named DiroDiTechSupport posted a video on how to unlock the throttle. Picture: YouTube There is no age limit on the speed changes applied […]

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