eRideables ban for students under 16
As recently announced, under current Western Australian road safety laws, only individuals aged 16 and over are permitted to use eRideable devices, including electric scooters, or eBikes with the motor engaged. The safety of students is our priority.
From Monday 2 February 2026 (the first day of Term 1), the Department of Education is introducing a ban on the use and storage of eRideables and eBikes on public schools’ grounds by students under the age of 16. This ban supports student safety and aligns with road safety laws.
Please be advised from Term 1, 2026, if a student under 16 brings an eRideable or eBike onto Balcatta Senior High School grounds, the device will be stored at the Administration Office, and parents/carers will be contacted to collect the device. The student will not be permitted to ride the device home.
eRideables (for 16 and over)
Students aged 16 and over may store their eRideable safely at the Administration Office, provided they comply with all relevant laws, including:
- Helmets are required
- Only one rider at a time
- Maximum speed: 10 km/h on footpaths.
eBikes (for 16 and over)
Students aged 16 and over may store their eBike safely at the designated bike rack area, provided they follow the major rules for eBikes, including:
- The motor can have a maximum power output up to 250 watts
- The bike needs human power to make it move – it is not meant to be ridden using the motor alone
- The road rules applying to regular bicycle riders also apply to eBike riders.
Please be aware that not all eRideables or eBikes sold in WA are legal to ride on WA roads and paths. Visit the Road Safety Commission for more information on eRideable and eBike laws, penalties, buying guides and safety.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students and school community safe.
What is considered an eRideable?
- A small electric rideable device with at least one wheel
- Is less than 125cm long, 70cm wide and 135cm high
- Is 25kg or less and not capable of travelling faster than 25km/h on level ground
- Motorised scooters less than 200w.
What IS NOT considered an eRideable?
- eBicycles (power-assisted pedal cycles)
- Segways (electric personal transporters)
- Motorised wheelchairs
- Motorised scooters less than 200w.
Balcatta SHS supports the Road Safety Commission with ALL e-Rideable device rules. Please familiarise yourself with the following rules to maximise safety for everybody in our community:
- Riders must wear an approved helmet
- Riders must wear / display lights and reflectors
- A bell or warning device must be fitted to the device
- No doubling up / dinkying
- No device is to be ridden on Balcatta SHS grounds.
Balcatta SHS take no responsibility for theft or damage.
