E-bike and e-scooter rules in Queensland
Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026 by Grian Myers. General information, not legal advice. Check the official sources below.
In short: In Queensland, devices that can exceed 25 km/h are banned, riders 16+ need a driver licence from 31 Aug 2026, and parents can be fined for under-16s riding illegally.
E-bikes
- From 1 July 2026, parents can be fined when under-16s ride illegally.
- From 31 August 2026, riders aged 16+ need a driver licence. Exemptions are planned.
- Devices able to go faster than 25 km/h are banned.
- Compliance labelling for e-bikes becomes mandatory by 28 February 2027.
- A 0.05 blood alcohol limit applies.
What counts as an e-bike nationally · E-bikes with a stated EN 15194 compliance
E-scooters
- Private e-scooters are legal at up to 12 km/h on footpaths and 25 km/h elsewhere.
- Riders must be 16+. From 31 August 2026 riders need a driver licence, with exemptions planned.
- Scooters able to go faster than 25 km/h are banned, even if you keep to the limit.
| Private e-scooter in public | Legal |
|---|---|
| Speed limits (km/h) | 12 footpath, 25 elsewhere |
| Age | 16+, licence from 31 Aug 2026 |
Official and expert sources
Changelog
- 14 Oct 2026: page published with rules current to this date.
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