Rangers and police crackdown on people riding on footpaths

Cyclists and ebike delivery riders in Sydney's east are on notice to 'walk their wheels' when on the footpath or start facing fines.

Randwick Council rangers and police officers from the Eastern Beaches Local Area Command have been out in force in Coogee, Maroubra, Kensington and Randwick.

It is illegal for people aged 16 or over to ride bicycles, electric bikes and electric scooters on footpaths in NSW, unless carrying or accompanying a child. On-the-spot fines of $114 apply.

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said footpaths are first and foremost for people and need to be safe for everyone using them.

"We regularly receive complaints from people who have experienced near misses with people illegally riding on the footpath. The increase in ebikes and delivery riders accessing busy town centres for pickups is increasing conflict with pedestrians.

"Everyone deserves to be safe when walking on a footpath. The message is simple - footpaths are for people. Walk your wheels," Mayor Parker said.

Detective Superintendent Paul Simpkins, Commander Eastern Beaches Local Area Command, said: "Our priority is ensuring the safety of everyone using our footpaths and roads.

"We're reminding all bicycle riders to do the right thing: use roads or designated bike paths, slow down and keep left in shared areas, and always give way to pedestrians. Our officers will continue to patrol high-risk locations and take enforcement action where necessary."

High visibility 'walk your ride' signage has been installed in busy eastern suburbs town centres.

Visit Transport for NSW for more information about riding bikes near pedestrians or safety and rules for bicycle riders.

Last Updated: 30 September 2025