Queensland Police have issued more than 2100 fines during a statewide crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility use, as the state moves to tighten safety measures for e-scooters and e-bikes.
Police said Operation Surety, launched in November, has targeted unsafe riding behaviour across multiple districts during the school holiday period, combining high-visibility patrols, covert operations and community education.
Between November 3 and December 23, officers issued 2124 fines, with the most common offence being riders not wearing helmets.
Police issued 1652 helmet-related fines, along with 207 for riding on prohibited roads, 72 for carrying passengers, 68 for speeding and 61 for failing to stop.
Queensland Police said more than 4500 hours had been dedicated to targeted enforcement, with each district applying local strategies based on community needs.
The enforcement push comes as the Crisafulli Government progresses a parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility safety, aimed at addressing growing concerns around compliance and road rule awareness.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said the level of non-compliance was concerning.
“Too many riders are deliberately ignoring the road rules, putting themselves and others at serious risk,” he said.
Queensland authorities say 14 lives have already been lost on the state’s roads this year in incidents involving e-mobility devices.