Personalised Light Electric Transporter Act 2023
By submitting this application, the applicant is confirming that the registered vehicle is a PLET as defined in the Personalised Light Electric Transporter Act 2023.
A "personal light electric transporter" means a device that —
- has one or more wheels;
- has a handlebar;
- is fitted with no other means of mechanical or electrical propulsion other than an electric motor that has a maximum power output of not more than 1000 watts (1,400 watts for self-balancing devices if at least 60% of the power is used for self-balancing);
- is fitted with a speed limitation device that limits the speed of the transporter to not more than 25 kilometres per hour;
- is designed to carry no more than one person;
- has an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control;
- is not a motorised wheelchair;
- is not a bicycle;
- is not a toy vehicle.
The issuing authority may revoke the registration if the vehicle is later found not to conform to this.
