New rules for riders

New rules for riders

For people riding personal mobility devices (such as e-scooters and e-skateboards) in Queensland

Posted on 31.10.2022

The changes include:

  • Reduced speed limits to 12km/h on footpaths and shared paths, unless otherwise signed. The 25km/h limit remains for all other bike paths and roads.
  • Increased fines of up to $1078 for dangerous offences involving speed, illegal road use and holding a mobile phone while riding.
  • Personal mobility devices allowed to be ridden in bike lanes on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less, and all on-road bike lanes that are physically separated.
  • Bells mandated for personal mobility devices with handlebars, like e-scooters.
  • Personal mobility device riders are required to follow general road rules, such as stopping at red lights

New penalties

  • Speeding Up to $575
  • No helmet $143
  • Using phone $1078
  • Double riding $143
  • Riding on prohibited road $173

While they are an efficient and environmentally friendly way to get around, there are some road rules you must follow if you’re riding one.

Source
Streetsmarts
Queensland Government

 

 

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