The State Government is urging Queenslanders to have their say on the future of e-scooter and e-bike safety, with submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry closing Friday, June 20.
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee is investigating personal e-mobility devices (PMDs), amid a surge in use and a concerning rise in injuries and fatalities—eight people died in 2023 alone.
The Inquiry will examine the benefits of PMDs, safety risks, enforcement approaches, and importation laws.
It follows criticism of the former Labor Government for failing to update regulations or address the influx of illegal high-powered devices.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said they were calling on Queenslanders to share their views on e-scooter and e-bike safety.
“We have heard the concerns of the community about injuries and fatalities linked to unsafe and illegal e-scooter and e-bike use.”
