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Legal. New rules from 1 July 2026; riders need at least a learner licence from 31 August 2026. Here are the rules for privately owned e-scooters（Queensland, in plain English. It is general information, not legal advice — check the official sources at the bottom before you buy or ride.）
The short version
- Device: can’t be able to go faster than 25 km/h; weighs up to 60 kg. No power (watt) limit.
- Footpaths: up to 12 km/h. Paths: up to 25 km/h. Roads: up to 25 km/h, on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less.
- Age: 16, with at least a learner licence (from 31 August 2026). Supervised exemptions for 12–17-year-olds.
- Helmet: Required — an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet.
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
What counts as a legal e-scooter（Queensland）
| Rule | 昆士兰州 |
|---|---|
| Top speed it can reach | 25 km/h or less |
| 重量 | Up to 60 kg |
| Size | up to 750 mm wide and 1,350 mm high; wheelbase up to 1,100 mm |
| Motor power | No limit |
| Registration, licence, insurance | No registration; rider needs at least a learner licence |
Where you can ride, and how fast
| 地点 | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Footpath | 12 km/h |
| Shared path / bike path | 25 km/h |
| Road | 25 km/h — roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less |
Roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less, and bike lanes on those roads. Physically separated bike lanes on any road. On shared paths, slow to 12 km/h when passing people.
Rider rules
- Age: 16, with at least a learner licence (from 31 August 2026). Supervised exemptions for 12–17-year-olds.
- Helmet: Required — an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet.
- From 28 February 2027 every e-scooter, including ones bought before 1 July 2026, must be limited to 25 km/h.
- Shops can’t sell e-scooters to under-16s (from 1 July 2026). Police can seize and destroy illegal devices.
- At night: white front light and red rear light visible from 200 m, plus a red rear reflector.
- A bell or horn if it has handlebars. No passengers. No hand-held phone (a handlebar mount for GPS is OK).
- Blood alcohol under 0.05 — riders can be breath tested.
- No registration or insurance for a legal e-scooter.
Fines
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| No helmet, riding unlicensed, a passenger, or careless riding | $518 each |
| Speeding | $345–$1,986 |
| Drink riding | $518, up to $6,908（court） |
| Unsafe parking | $172 |
| Parent of an under-16 riding illegally | $518 |
Amounts from 2026; no demerit points.
Hire e-scooters
Hire scooters run under council agreements (for example（Brisbane).）
Buying one: safety standards and batteries
No product certification is required（Queensland. The Electrical Safety Office advises buying one tested to AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023, with a battery management system and an RCM-marked charger.）
- Check the top speed 和 weight against Queensland’s limits before you pay — most fast scooters can’t be ridden legally here.
- Buy from a seller who can tell you which safety standard it meets (AS/NZS 60335.2.114, EN 17128 or UL 2272) and give you a receipt.
- Use the charger that came with it, and read our e-scooter battery safety guide.
- Record its serial number now — see where to find it. If it’s stolen, that number is how police match it to you.
Keep its serial, photos and receipt（a free） EbikeMate Passport ——proof it’s yours if it’s stolen，and easier to sell.
常见问题
Are e-scooters legal（Queensland?）
Yes. Legal. New rules from 1 July 2026; riders need at least a learner licence from 31 August 2026.
How fast can an e-scooter go（Queensland?）
The scooter must not be able to go faster than 25 km/h. Riders may go up to 12 km/h on footpaths, 25 km/h on shared and bike paths and 25 km/h on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less.
Can I ride an e-scooter on the footpath（Queensland?）
Yes, at up to 12 km/h, giving way to pedestrians (unless a sign says no).
Do I need a licence or registration for an e-scooter（Queensland?）
No registration, but from 31 August 2026 riders must be 16+ and hold at least a learner licence.
What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter（Queensland?）
16, with at least a learner licence (from 31 August 2026). Supervised exemptions for 12–17-year-olds.
How heavy can an e-scooter be（Queensland?）
Up to 60 kg unladen.
官方信息来源
- Queensland Government — Personal mobility devices (rules)
- Queensland Government — Buying e-mobility devices
- StreetSmarts — E-bikes and e-scooters (fines)
- Electrical Safety Office — Using and charging e-scooters
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