<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A British expat has copped a fine for driving under the influence in Sydney while riding a Lime Bike on a footpath.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The maximum penalties for a first DUI offence in NSW include a court-imposed fine of $3300 and 18 months imprisonment.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Shocked that they could even be charged with DUI while riding an e-bike, the expat went to social media for lawyer recommendations.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-8-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines-australian-fuel-price-and-supply/7129929f-2032-47c5-afed-d097de3d97d2" target="_blank"><strong><span>US and Israel strike Iran's oil, rail and bridges</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"That's f--king tragic," one person responded to the post.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Another said they knew someone who had lost their licence after being charged with DUI on a bike.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Lime has strict rules against riding while intoxicated and requires riders to follow the same blood alcohol content laws that apply to their driver's license.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/can-you-get-a-dui-on-e-bike-laws-penalties-state-by-state-rules-explained/a8ec941d-e45d-4d49-a8bb-f686fe375663" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Riders without a license must have a BAC of zero.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A Transport for NSW spokesperson also confirmed it is an offence to ride a bicycle or e-bike while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in NSW.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Driving while impaired can affect a rider's ability to properly control a bike and place themselves and other road users, including pedestrians, at risk," they told nine.com.au.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Penalties can include court-imposed fines, licence disqualification and, in more serious matters, imprisonment."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In fact, it's illegal to ride a bike, including e-bikes, across most of Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Can you get a DUI on an e-bike?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's an offence to ride an e-bike under the influence of drugs or alcohol in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's technically not illegal to ride while intoxicated in the NT, but you can be fined $25 for riding dangerously.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/pope-leo-says-donald-trump-iran-war-remarks-unacceptable/42a49f61-3a3d-4fe6-aa74-c2be5b655a48" target="_blank"><strong><span>Pope says Trump's war threat 'truly unacceptable'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="player__video-container"><img alt="" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/i45C3QV5PytkNLeQhVaxlPb-t5M=/750x0/https%3A%2F%2Fvms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2026%2F02%2F751734%2Fpickerimage.jpg"/></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What are the penalties for riding an e-bike under the influence?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Penalties for riding an e-bike under the influence vary, depending on the jurisdiction where the offence occurs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In NSW, the maximum penalty for a first offence is $3,300, imprisonment for 18 months, or both.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In Victoria, compliant e-bikes are considered bicycles, so riders are subject to the same rules as cyclists.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Those caught consuming alcohol while riding may face fines starting at $254.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Non-compliant e-bikes are considered motorcycles so riders are subject to the same rules as motorists.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Those caught riding under the influence face fines starting at $508, minimum three-months disqualification, and losing their license.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-arrested-suspicion-of-war-crimes/eecd47fa-2781-4337-b032-1c4982c3c91b" target="_blank"><strong><span>Ben Roberts-Smith arrives at Silverwater Correctional Complex after being charged with five alleged counts of war crime - murder</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In Queensland, e-bike riders caught riding under the influence face a $500 fine.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In the ACT, the same drink driving rules and penalties apply to e-bike riders as car drivers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Penalties include fines starting at $825 and a minimum three-month disqualification.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In WA, e-bike riders are subject to the same drink and drug driving laws as motor vehicle drivers with fines starting at $1000.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In SA, e-bike riders caught riding while drunk face fines starting at $500, minimum three months disqualification, and demerit points.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In Tasmania, it's illegal to ride any bike while intoxicated, including e-bikes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Those caught breaking the rules face fines starting at $410, minimum three months disqualification, and potential jail time for repeat or serious offenders.</span></div></div><div class="player__video-container"><img alt="" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/bxN7mVq7mvGLwL00JD78OPdtKZY=/750x0/https%3A%2F%2Fvms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2026%2F02%2F754698%2Fpickerimage.jpg"/></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Can you lose your license for drink driving on an e-bike?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It depends on the state or territory where you're caught riding under the influence, and whether the case goes to court.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Riding an e-bike while intoxicated may lead to demerit points, disqualification and/or license suspension in NSW, Victoria, WA, SA, the ACT, and Tasmania.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What is the alcohol limit for e-bike riders in Australia?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.05 per cent or higher in Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The same limit applies to drink riding in the states and territories that enforce drink riding offences.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/can-donald-trump-be-charged-with-a-war-crime/71871985-f374-4fea-be6a-9d3ec69e4161" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Can Donald Trump be charged with a war crime?</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Do drink driving laws apply on bike paths and footpaths?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drink riding laws apply wherever you are riding, including on roads, bike paths and footpaths.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Road safety is a shared responsibility, and we all have a role to play in helping each other get to our destinations safely," the Transport for NSW spokesperson said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a 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