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E-bike and scooter laws are changing

 
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​From 1 July 2026, tougher laws for e-scooters and e-bikes will be rolled out including:

  • new police powers to seize and destroy illegal devices

  • riders must be aged 16+ and hold a licence from 31 August (some exemptions apply)

  • parents can be fined if children under 16 ride illegally
  • fines of more than $500 for offences including not wearing a helmet, doubling and careless riding
  • 12km/h speed limits on footpaths and when passing pedestrians on shared paths.

 

Families are encouraged to check the new rules and talk to their child before they ride: https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/

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Last reviewed 25 June 2026
Last updated 25 June 2026