REDLANDS MPs have thrown their support behind sweeping new e-mobility laws set to hit Queensland, with the State Government moving to tighten rules around e-scooters and similar devices amid rising safety concerns.
The State Government has accepted, or accepted in principle, all 28 recommendations from the Parliamentary Inquiry into e-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland.
The proposed reforms would significantly change how e-mobility devices are used across the State, including restricting riders to those aged over 16, requiring a valid licence, lowering speed limits and introducing tougher penalties for dangerous behaviour.
New police powers to seize and destroy illegal devices, random breath testing for riders and stricter accountability for retailers selling illegal devices are also part of the overhaul.
State Member for Oodgeroo Amanda Stoker said the reforms were a practical response to growing community concern.
“These reforms strike the right balance,” Mrs Stoker said.
“Too many locals have raised concerns about illegal and high-powered devices being ridden dangerously on footpaths, around shopping centres and in public spaces.
“Safety and local amenity must be protected.
“These changes will give police stronger powers, set clearer rules and help make our communities safer.”
State Member for Redlands Rebecca Young said the changes followed extensive consultation, including feedback from locals.
“We’re backing the benefits of e-mobility, but putting safety first for pedestrians, riders and families across our community,” Mrs Young said.
“This is about making sure our local streets, pathways and foreshores are safer for everyone.”
State Member for Capalaba Russell Field said the reforms addressed what he described as years of inaction.
“The former government allowed the illegal use of e-mobility devices to spiral out of control, leaving police without the tools they need to properly enforce the rules,” Mr Field said.
“These reforms are tough, fair and enforceable.”
The reforms follow findings from the Parliamentary Inquiry that existing laws had failed to keep pace with the rapid rise in e-mobility use, particularly around illegal high-powered devices.
Data presented to the inquiry showed more than 6000 e-scooter-related injuries were recorded at emergency departments across 36 Queensland hospitals between 2022 and 2025.
Local MPs say the changes are designed to deliver safer streets, footpaths and neighbourhoods across the Redlands and surrounding suburbs.
