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Where and how fast
| Where | E-scooter speed limit |
|---|---|
| Footpaths | 12 km/h |
| Shared paths | 12 km/h when passing pedestrians, otherwise the signed limit |
| Separated paths (bike side) | 25 km/h unless signed lower |
| Bicycle paths and bikeways | 25 km/h unless signed lower |
| Bike lanes on roads of 60 km/h or less | 25 km/h |
| Physically separated bike lanes, on any road | 25 km/h |
| Roads and streets with a limit of 60 km/h or less | 25 km/h |
| Roads over 60 km/h (no separated bike lane) | Not allowed |
Riding on a prohibited road is a $518 fine. On paths, keep left, give way to pedestrians and warn them as you approach — not giving way is $172.
Places you can’t ride
- Anywhere with a “personal mobility devices prohibited” sign or marking — $207 fine.
- Councils and landowners can ban e-scooters in places like malls, esplanades and jetties — look for signs.
- The pedestrian side of a separated path ($172).
Rules while you ride
- Helmet: an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet, fastened ($518).
- Lights at night or in poor visibility: white front and red rear light visible from 200 m, and a red rear reflector visible from 50 m ($172).
- Bell or horn if your scooter has handlebars, and working brakes ($172 each).
- Phone: you can’t hold it or rest it on your body, even switched off ($1,295). A handlebar mount for GPS or speed is fine.
- Alcohol: under 0.05. Police can breath test riders on roads, paths and public places.
- No passengers ($518). A rider 16+ may tow a child under 10 in a proper PMD trailer, with the child in a helmet.
- Don’t hold on to or get towed by a vehicle, and don’t lead a pet while riding ($172).
- Red lights and other road rules apply to you too ($690 for a red light).
In Brisbane
Brisbane City Council lists 12 km/h on most footpaths and 25 km/h on separated paths and bikeways. Hire scooters must be parked in hubs; private scooters can use the council’s scooter parking racks. E-scooters in Brisbane
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Common questions
Can you ride an e-scooter on the footpath in Queensland?
Yes, at up to 12 km/h, giving way to pedestrians — unless a sign says personal mobility devices are prohibited.
Can e-scooters go on the road in Queensland?
Yes, on roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less and in bike lanes on those roads, at up to 25 km/h. On faster roads only in a physically separated bike lane.
What is the speed limit for e-scooters on bike paths in Queensland?
25 km/h unless a lower limit is signed. On footpaths it is 12 km/h, and on shared paths you must slow to 12 km/h when passing pedestrians.
Can I ride an e-scooter at night in Queensland?
Yes, with a white front light and red rear light visible from 200 m and a red rear reflector. Riding without lights at night is a $172 fine.
Official sources
- Rules for personal mobility devices (updated 26 August 2026) — Queensland Government
- Personal mobility device riding rules and fines (updated 26 August 2026) — Queensland Government
- E-bikes, e-scooters and personal mobility devices (updated 7 October 2026) — StreetSmarts, Queensland Government
- E-mobility — Brisbane City Council
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