E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Queensland
In Queensland, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, minimum age 16, helmet required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code AU-QLD (ISO 3166-2).
Last researched Oct 12, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
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E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1,2 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h on bike/separated paths and roads; 12 km/h on footpaths1,2 |
| Power & device limits | Devices must be limited to 25 km/h (older devices by 28 Feb 2027)1,2 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | 16 + at least a learner licence (from 31 Aug 2026; supervised 12-17 exempt)1,2 |
| Helmet | Mandatory1,2 |
| Where you can ride | Footpaths, shared/bike paths, roads up to 60 km/h incl. bike lanes1,2 |
| Licence & registration | Learner licence or higher from 31 Aug 20261,2 |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | No helmet AUD 518; speeding AUD 345-1,986; drink riding up to AUD 6,908; parents AUD 518 for under-16s1,2 |
| Notes | Random breath tests at 0.05 BAC; police can seize/destroy illegal devices; no sales to under-16s.1,2 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Not confirmed |
| Power & device limits | Not confirmed |
| Minimum age | 16 + learner licence from 31 Aug 2026 (supervised 12-17 exempt)1 |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Not confirmed |
| Licence & registration | Not confirmed |
| Penalties & alcohol | Not confirmed |
| Notes | E-bike compliance labelling mandatory by 28 Feb 2027; 12 km/h on footpaths.1 |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | E-skateboards and e-unicycles follow the e-scooter (PMD) rules, incl. the licence requirement.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Queensland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Queensland under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Footpaths, shared/bike paths, roads up to 60 km/h incl. bike lanes.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Queensland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Queensland are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Queensland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (Mandatory).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Queensland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), the minimum age is 16.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Queensland?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), learner licence or higher from 31 Aug 2026.
Sources
- 1.Queensland StreetSmarts - new e-mobility laws 2026Queensland StreetSmarts · Government · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.RecordingLaw - Australia e-scooter lawsRecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 3.NSW Government - minimum age to ride an e-bike (Feb 2026)NSW Government · Government · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 4.Wikipedia - Electric bicycle lawsWikipedia · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).