Queensland Police have issued 2,124 fines as part of a major statewide crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices.
Since November, Queensland Police has been running Operation Surety, a statewide road safety initiative targeting dangerous and illegal e-mobility behaviour, particularly during the busy school holiday period.
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.”
As part of the operation, more than 4,500 hours have been spent targeting 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:
- Helmet: 1,652
- Prohibited road: 207
- Passenger: 72
- Exceed speed: 68
- Fail to stop: 61
Tragically, 14 lives have already been lost on Queensland roads this year involving e-mobility devices.
