Queensland police are poised to initiate nation-leading e-mobility laws with respect to who can ride, what they can ride, where they can ride, and how fast.
From 1 July, there will be a crackdown on the most dangerous e-scooter and e-bike behaviours on roads and paths that is putting the community at risk.
Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause, said the Government had listened to the community and its e-mobility reforms struck the right balance between keeping Queenslanders safe from those who do the wrong thing, while backing those who do the right thing.
From 1 July:
- Police can seize and destroy illegal devices, including high-powered e-motorbikes, if used or left in public places. Fines of more than $600 will also apply.
- Riders will face hefty fines for high-risk behaviour including speeding, failing to wear a helmet, careless riding, illegally carrying passengers and riding on a prohibited road.
- Parents may be fined if a child under 16 rides illegally.
- Police can random breath test e-bike, e-scooter, PMD (personal mobility device such as 3-scooter, e-skateboard, e-unicycle) and bicycle riders on paths, roads and other public places, with riders over the limit facing fines of more than $500.
- Pedestrian safety will be strengthened with a 12km/h speed limit on footpaths and when passing pedestrians on shared paths.
- PMD riders will be allowed on more roads (up to 60km/h) to reduce footpath congestion.
- New device standards will begin, and users will have until the end of February 2027 to ensure their device complies.
From 31 August:Riders must be at least 16 and hold a valid driver’s licence (minimum Learner) to operate an e-bike, e-scooter or PMD.