Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate

14/10/2026

Since 21st August 2026, new e-bike seizure laws have come into effect.
E-bikes that operate at higher speeds, have high-powered motors (even if restricted by software), or do not require pedalling cannot be used in public places.
Use of these non compliant e-bikes can attract significant penalties and may be seized by police and authorised officers.

Since 21st August 2026, new e-bike seizure laws have come into effect.

Not all e-bikes sold in Australian shops or through online retailers are legal for road use. E-bikes that operate at higher speeds, have high-powered motors (even if restricted by software), or do not require pedalling cannot be used in public places.

Use of these non compliant e-bikes can attract significant penalties and may be seized by police and authorised officers. Any e-bike that has a throttle cannot exceed 6kph without being pedalled and all power assistance must cut out at 25kph. Currently, the maximum legal power output for an e-bike used in a public place in NSW is 500 watts. However after the 1 March 2029 this will be reduced to 250 watts.

Apart from ensuring that your e-bike is legal, e-bike riders must follow the same road rules that apply to regular bicycles. This includes wearing a helmet, not carrying more passengers than the bike is designed for, and complying with footpath riding rules. If you are 16 years of age or older and are not supervising a child under 16 years of age who is riding a bicycle, you cannot ride on the footpath.

Non-compliant e-bikes present a significant safety risk, to the rider and other people present. Remember, if you ride a non compliant e-bike in a public place it can be seized and destroyed.

14/10/2026

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13/10/2026

SLED’s Training Auditors completed 13 Security Licence Course audits while SLED’s Investigators finalised 14 investigations during September.

12/10/2026

SLED granted 758 security licences during September, while 29 security licences were revoked.

09/10/2026

Need a document certified for your licence application? A JP isn’t your only option. Find out who else can certify documents: www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/security_licensing_and_enforcement_directorate/security_licences/frequently_asked_questions/Class_1_and_2_FAQs_contents/who_can_certify_my_documents

08/10/2026

Ever wondered where your fingerprints go once they’ve been taken? They filter through to our forensic department along with all the other prints taken for criminal investigations, visas and other licence types.

Then all the prints taken for security licence applications get sent on to us. This process can take up to a week or two and it’s why we can’t progress your application to the probity checks straight away.

07/10/2026

Quick, you’ve only got until Friday 9 October 2026 to get your nominations in for the SLED Advisory Council industry representative roles! Find everything you need, including the nomination form, right here: www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/security_licensing_and_enforcement_directorate/sled_advisory_council

06/10/2026

Providing security operatives for a big event? There’s no need to upgrade your Master licence for one event, just apply for a Temporary Excess Provision of Services permit! Apply now: www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/security_licensing_and_enforcement_directorate/security_licences/master_licences/temporary_excess_provision_of_services_permits

02/10/2026

The SLED Contact Centre will be closed for the long weekend on Monday 5 October 2026. We’ll be back from 9am on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

01/10/2026

Still thinking about whether you should put in a nomination to be on the next SLED Advisory Council? Stop thinking and start nominating! Nominations close next Friday 9 October 2026. Find all the information you need here: www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/security_licensing_and_enforcement_directorate/sled_advisory_council