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Andrew Stafford

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Victoria will fine adults caught with converted e-bikes on the state's metro and regional trains. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Modified e-bikes will be banned from a major rail network due to fire risks amid calls for tighter national restrictions on the devices after a spate of crash deaths.

Adult Victorian commuters will be fined more than $500 if caught with converted e-bikes on the state's metro and regional train services from December 21, while smaller fines will apply for minors.

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