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I purchased my electric bike from kmart and it has a 450w motor does it need to be registered? And do I need driver's licence to use it?, I am 15years old...
If the bike has an electric motor with an output exceeding 300 watts then it is regarded as a moped.
From July 2011, mopeds are required to undergo an inspection, be certified and registered.
The bike would need to taken to a Transport Service Delivery Agent (TSDA) who are authorised to carry out entry compliance inspections such as a VTNZ or VINZ testing station.
It would be very interesting to know whether the bike was purchased new from a Kmart in NZ.
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