If your child wants an e-bike or e-scooter, this is what you need to know

If your kids are anything like mine, the Christmas wish list requests have been in overdrive recently.

My 14-year-old teenager has been particularly keen on the idea of a cruiser e-bike, because "lots of friends at school have them".

Spoiler alert, she won't be getting one.

But it can be a difficult area for parents to navigate, especially when there's so much pressure on children to fit in with friendship groups.

And for busy parents, the idea of their child being able to have some independence to get where they need too is understandably appealing.

But there are some important things to weigh up if you're considering buying an electric bike or scooter for your child or teen.

Are kids allowed to have e-bikes?

Technically it is not illegal for children to have an e-bike or e-motorcy