QUEENSLAND’S new e-mobility laws will begin taking effect from July 1, introducing tougher penalties and enforcement powers while allowing young riders to continue using e-scooters and e-bikes under supervised arrangements.
The reforms, described by the State Government as nation-leading, are aimed at improving safety on roads and shared pathways following a rise in serious incidents involving personal mobility devices.
From July 1, police will be able to seize and destroy illegal e-scooters and e-bikes, conduct random breath tests in public places, and enforce increased penalties for offences including speeding, riding without a helmet, carrying passengers and careless riding.
New speed restrictions will also apply, with devices capable of travelling faster than 25km/h without assistance banned and a 12km/h limit introduced in areas shared with pedestrians.
The changes come as more than 6,000 e-scooter-related injuries were recorded at emergency departments across 36 Queensland hospitals between 2022 and 2025.