Queensland Police have seized more than 240 non-compliant e-Mobility devices and issued almost 1,000 Traffic Infringement Notices in the first month of Operation Yankee Surety.
Since the commencement of the statewide operation on 1 July, officers have conducted high-visibility enforcement across Queensland, targeting dangerous riding behaviours and non-compliant e-Mobility devices.
So far, Police have issued 991 traffic infringement notices to e-Mobility riders, seized 249 non-compliant devices, conducted 331 roadside breath tests, and charged 24 riders with drink riding offences.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Rhys Wildman said Police will continue to enforce the new e-mobility road rules, and ensure riders are doing the right thing.
“One month into Operation Yankee Surety, we’re still detecting riders using non-compliant devices, failing to wear helmets, speeding, and alarmingly, riding under the influence of alcohol,” Asst Commissioner Wildman said.
“We thank those Queenslanders who have taken the time to understand the new rules and play their part in keeping our roads and pathways safe.
“Operation Yankee Surety is about protecting everyone who uses our roads and pathways.
“Safer roads start with you. Every decision you make behind the wheel – or on an e-Mobility device, matters.”
Under new laws introduced by the Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026, on 1 July 2026:
- Police can seize illegal devices.
- Roadside Breath Tests by police will enforce drink riding for riders of e-bikes, bicycles, e-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices in public places. 0.05 breath alcohol concentration (BAC) applies.
- Devices faster than 25km/h will be banned. E-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices must be restricted so they can’t exceed 25km/h. E-bike motors can only assist up to 25km/h. E-bikes can only be ridden faster under human pedal power.
- 12km/h speed limits will apply on footpaths and when passing pedestrians on shared paths for e-bikes, e-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices.
- E-scooters, e-skateboards or e-unicycles can be ridden on roads, including on-road bike lanes, with a speed limit of up to 60km/h. Riders can only go to a maximum speed of 25km/h.
- Parents/guardians will be fined for under 16s riding non-compliant devices.
The Assistant Commissioner said parents and guardians are reminded they are responsible for ensuring their children are riding compliant devices and understand Queensland’s road rules.
From 31 August 2026:
- Riders must be 16 with a licence. Some exemptions for medical conditions and disabilities, and the ability for 12–17-year-olds to ride under parental/guardian supervision will apply.
From 28 February 2027:
- Compliance labelling for electrically power assisted cycles (EPACs or otherwise known as e-bikes)* will be mandatory, by 28 February 2027.
Operation Yankee Surety will run until 30 June 2027, and police will continue to engage with the community and enforce the rules to create safe roads and pathways for everyone.
For more information about e-mobility laws and safety, visit https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/e-bikes-e-scooters/.
*Information about the exemptions and an assurance scheme to help EPAC owners comply with the new labelling requirements will be available from the Department of Transport and Main Roads after 31 August 2026.
