Riding an Electric Scooter Is Now Officially Legal in QLD

GenghisGun on 14/12/2018 - 14:50

And just like that, the laws came into effect today!

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/queensland/footpat…

https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-device…

Article from Brisbane Times:

Riding an electric scooter is now officially legal in Queensland, but a change in regulation has come with a new $130 fine for anyone caught misbehaving.

The new rules, which come into effect on Friday, include a speed limit of 25km/h for "rideables", which must have effective brakes and nothing sharp that could injure a pedestrian.

Several companies have approached authorities looking to roll out electric scooters in Brisbane.

Helmets must be worn while riding and users cannot carry a passenger.

Children under 12 are not allowed to ride and people aged under 16 must be supervised by an adult.

Users must ride in a safe manner and give way to pedestrians, while scooters can be ridden on paths, including the bicycle side of a shared path.

They cannot be ridden on Brisbane CBD roads and riders should avoid interacting with traffic.

A new fine of $130 has been created for the "incorrect use of personal mobility devices", while speeding will incur a $174 fine.

Sports & Outdoors Electric Scooter

Comments

  • Stimps on 14/12/2018 - 15:10
    +2

    This is great news, other states soon to follow.

    • GenghisGun on 14/12/2018 - 15:16

      Let's hope, for the environment, and the variability of transport options. No doubt safety will be a big thing on people's mind as they watch this mode closely over the next months, but it is certainly exciting.

    • tanksinatra on 14/12/2018 - 15:20
      +1

      Not sure. While I support electric scooters, I think other states should be cautious and observe what happens in Queensland.

      The jury's still out on these devices and remember that the foot path has to be safe for all pedestrians including the elderly and the blind.

  • GG57 on 14/12/2018 - 15:13
    +2

    Interesting.
    I wonder how it will be assessed if a scooter has 'effective brakes'. Vehicles undertake a standardised roadworthy, but I doubt that will apply for scooters.

    Similarly, I wonder how speeding will be policed.

    • GenghisGun on 14/12/2018 - 15:17

      That is interesting and a key point - although I think that is a criteria that the police service and govt will determine as the uptake increases, if not already.

  • SnoozeAndLose on 14/12/2018 - 15:16

    Hope NSW can make it legal too, but i do see people are riding on it with 25km or more on a road

  • [Deactivated] on 14/12/2018 - 17:30

    Can I ride on this drunk?

    Could be a very viable way to get home.

    • Destin on 14/12/2018 - 18:03

      No, you cant even push a trolley under the influence. *Citation Required

  • Donaldhump on 14/12/2018 - 17:47

    Great idea, but if any one rides them at high speed like an idiot and is on collision course with me, they will get a solid hip and shoulder of 130 kg of solid beef, some people ride them like idiots.

  • Cave Fire on 14/12/2018 - 19:00

    Those Lime guys must have some serious pull… Ev's have been restricted in Qld more than any other state and they allow this through. Kind of unbelievable.

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