Queensland seizes 466 illegal e-bikes as new crackdown begins
Police seized 466 illegal e-bikes and scooters, with the first batch shredded under laws that came into effect in July.
The first truckload of non-compliant e-mobility devices has been reduced to scrap metal at a Brisbane recycling yard. Police seized the 466 devices, mostly e-bikes, targeting models being used illegally on roads and footpaths across Queensland and hotspots on the Gold Coast.
The new laws, which came into effect July 1, give police power to seize and destroy illegal devices. Since August 31, most riders must also be at least 16 and hold a licence or learner permit.
Devices are generally limited to 25km/h on roads and 12km/h on footpaths. The crackdown follows fatal e-mobility crashes this year, including deaths of a 13-year-old, 39-year-old and 59-year-old.
- 466 illegal e-bikes and scooters
- Devices seized
- July 1
- Laws effective
- Three deaths in 2026: ages 13, 39, 59
- Fatal crashes
- 25km/h on roads, 12km/h on footpaths
- Speed limits
Why it mattersThe destroyed devices send a clear message to illegal riders: police will catch you, seize your device, and destroy it.
AustraliaQueensland e-scooter and e-bike riders who use illegal high-powered models now face device seizure and tougher penalties including fines and licence restrictions.
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