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E-scooter fines are set by each state and territory and they differ a lot — a missing helmet costs $50 in Western Australia, $418 in Victoria and $518 in Queensland. These are the amounts published on official government pages as of October 2026. Where a state doesn’t publish an amount, we say so rather than guess.
The biggest fines to know
- Riding a scooter that can go faster than the limit — $1,046 in Victoria. In most states an over-limit scooter is treated as an unregistered, uninsured motor vehicle, which can bring heavier penalties.
- Phones — $627 in Victoria and $500–$1,000 in Western Australia for using a mobile phone while riding.
- Drink riding — $518 in Queensland (up to $6,908 in court); $418 in Victoria.
- No helmet — $518 QLD, $418 VIC, $50 WA.
Queensland
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| No helmet, riding unlicensed, a passenger, or careless riding | $518 each |
| Speeding | $345–$1,986 |
| Drink riding | $518, up to $6,908 in court |
| Unsafe parking | $172 |
| Parent of an under-16 riding illegally | $518 |
Amounts from 2026; no demerit points. Full QLD e-scooter rules.
New South Wales
Private e-scooters aren’t legal to ride in public in New South Wales. Official pages don’t list a dollar amount for riding a private e-scooter in public.
Victoria
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| E-scooter that can exceed 25 km/h | $1,046 |
| Hand-held phone | $627 |
| Disobeying traffic lights | $523 |
| No helmet | $418 |
| Drinking alcohol while riding | $418 |
| Road over 60 km/h | $366 |
| Footpath riding | $314 |
| Rider under 16 | $314 |
| Over 20 km/h | $261 |
| Carrying a passenger | $261 |
| Riding two abreast | $209 |
Amounts current as of 1 July 2026. Full VIC e-scooter rules.
Western Australia
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Mobile phone | $500–$1,000 |
| Visual display unit | $300 |
| Over 25 km/h, or over 10 km/h on a footpath | $100 |
| Road over 50 km/h | $100 ($500 over 70 km/h) |
| No lights or reflectors | $100 |
| No warning device | $100 |
| No helmet | $50 |
| Rider under 16 | $50 |
| Passenger or animal | $50 |
From the Road Safety Commission, updated May 2026. Full WA e-scooter rules.
South Australia
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Speeding (example: 40 km/h in a bike lane) | $320 expiation |
Maximum $2,500; licence holders may also get demerit points. Per-offence amounts aren’t listed on official pages. Full SA e-scooter rules.
Tasmania
Police can fine riders and confiscate scooters; official pages don’t list the amounts.
the ACT
ACT Policing says fines apply; official pages don’t list the amounts.
the Northern Territory
Official pages don’t list the amounts.
How to avoid a fine
- Check your scooter’s top speed and weight against your state’s limits — the legal check takes a minute.
- Wear an approved helmet every ride, and keep your phone in a mount.
- Keep to the footpath and path speed limits, and stay off footpaths in Victoria.
- Fit lights and a reflector for night riding, and don’t carry a passenger.
- Park hire scooters in the marked bays — councils and operators can fine for unsafe parking.
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Common questions
What is the fine for no helmet on an e-scooter?
As of October 2026: $518 in Queensland, $418 in Victoria and $50 in Western Australia. Other states require helmets but their official pages don’t list the amount.
What is the fine for riding an e-scooter that goes faster than 25 km/h?
In Victoria it is $1,046 to ride an e-scooter that can exceed 25 km/h. In most states such a scooter is treated as an unregistered motor vehicle when ridden in public.
Do you get demerit points on an e-scooter?
Queensland says no demerit points apply to its e-scooter fines. In South Australia licence holders may also get demerit points. Check your state’s official page.
Official sources
- Queensland Government — Personal mobility devices (rules)
- NSW Government — Electric scooters
- Transport Victoria — E-scooter road rules
- Road Safety Commission — eRideables
- SA Law Handbook — Personal mobility devices
- Transport Tasmania — Personal mobility devices
- Transport Canberra — E-scooters
- NT Government — Electric scooters and bikes
This guide explains things in general terms. It is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.