General News
30 June, 2026
Big changes to e-bike laws
MAJOR changes to e-bike and e-mobility laws in Queensland are being phased in, with the first wave beginning on 1 July, and the second wave on 31 August.
Under the stronger laws:
Police can seize and destroy illegal devices from 1 July.
Random Breath Tests by Police will enforce drink riding for riders of e-bikes, bicycles, e-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices in public places from 1 July. 0.05 BAC (blood-alcohol content) applies.
Devices faster than 25km/h will be banned. E-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices must be restricted so they can’t exceed 25km/h. E-bike motors can only assist up to 25km/h. E-bikes can only be ridden faster under human pedal power.
12km/h speed limits will apply on footpaths and when passing pedestrians on shared paths for e-bikes, e-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices from 1 July.
E-scooters, e-skateboards or e-unicycles can only be ridden on roads (including on-road bike lanes) with a speed limit of up to 60km/h from 1 July. Riders still must abide by the 25km/h speed limit.
AdvertisementHigher penalties will apply for speeding, failure to wear a helmet, careless riding, illegally carrying passengers and riding e-scooters, e-skateboards or e-unicycles on prohibited roads from 1 July.
Riders must be 16 with a licence from 31 August. Some exemptions* for medical conditions and disabilities, and the ability for 12-17-year-olds to ride under parental supervision will apply.
Parents will be fined for under 16s riding illegally, from 1 July.
Compliance labelling for e-bikes will be mandatory, by 28 February 2027.
