Major crackdown targets illegal e-mobility use across the state

• 2,124 fines issued amid Queensland Police Service's major crackdown on e-mobility devices.
• Queensland's nation-leading reform continues with a Parliamentary Inquiry into this complex issue which exploded under the former Labor Government.
• The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer and rebuilding the frontline after a decade of decline under Labor.

The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer, today announcing 2,124 fines have already been issued as part of the Queensland Police Service’s major statewide crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices.

The enforcement action comes as the Crisafulli Government rebuilds frontline policing and restores community safety after a decade of decline under the former Labor government, which allowed unlawful e-mobility use to spiral out of control.

Since November, Queensland Police have been running Operation Surety, a statewide road safety initiative targeting dangerous and illegal e-mobility behaviour, particularly during the busy school holiday period.

As part of the operation, police have dedicated more than 4,500 hours on targeted enforcement strategies across multiple districts using a combination of high-visibility patrols and covert operations, alongside education and community engagement activities.

These efforts are focused on improving compliance with road rules, educating e-mobility users about their legal obligations, and reducing unsafe and anti-social behaviour that puts pedestrians, motorists and riders at risk.

Each police district is implementing localised strategies tailored to their communities, ensuring effective education, engagement and enforcement to protect all road users, including e-mobility device users.

Fines issued to date (3 November to 23 December):

• Total fines: 2,124

Top five offences:

1. Helmet: 1,652
2. Prohibited road: 207
3. Passenger: 72
4. Exceed speed: 68
5. Fail to stop: 61

The crackdown coincides with the Crisafulli Government’s nation-leading reform, including a Parliamentary Inquiry into e-mobility safety – a complex issue that exploded under Labor’s watch.

The Inquiry was launched within six months of the Crisafulli Government coming to office, following Labor’s decade of decline which left police under-resourced.

Tragically, 14 lives have already been lost on Queensland roads this year involving e-mobility devices.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the level of non-compliance by some e-scooter and e-bike users was deeply concerning.

“Too many riders are deliberately ignoring the road rules, putting themselves and others at serious risk,” Minister Purdie said.

“The Crisafulli Government is backing police, enforcing the law, and delivering nation-leading reform through our Parliamentary Inquiry after Labor’s decade of decline.

“We will continue to put community safety first to ensure Queensland’s roads and footpaths remain as safe as possible.”

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