Queensland's New E-Bike Rules | Australia News

Queensland’s new e-bike and e-scooter laws hit hard—starting July 1st, riders must be 16+ with a learner’s permit to ride unsupervised, and full licenses for e-bikes. Speed limits drop to 12 km/h on paths, with devices capped at 25 km/h—enforced by Feb 27, 2027. Penalties? Up to $7K for riding drunk, $2K for speeding, and fines for no helmet or license. Police can even seize non-compliant gear. E-bikes must meet EU safety standards, and roads now allow speeds up to 60 km/h—up from 50. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c7f28849fc783010