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Find out how easy it is to ride e-bikes, e-scooters and other electric mobility devices around Brisbane.

Male rider on a Beam electric bike and woman riding a Neuron electric scooter in City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City.

What is electric mobility (e-mobility)? 

Electric mobility (also called e-mobility, e-wheeling or micro-mobility) refers to the use of lightweight battery-powered devices, including e-bikes and personal mobility devices, such as e-scooters.   

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Note

E-mobility does not include motorised scooters (mopeds) or motorised wheelchairs.

E-bikes and personal mobility devices

E-bikes and personal mobility devices, such as e-scooters and e-skateboards, are a great way to explore Brisbane, connect to other modes of transport and avoid traffic on the way.

They're a great option if you’re looking for an alternative and sustainable mode of transport.   

Personal mobility devices include: 

Black electric scooter with handles on a blue background.

Electric scooters
or ‘e-scooters’
Black electric Segway two wheel with handles on a blue background.

Segways
Red and black electric pedal assisted bicycle on a blue background.

Electric pedal assisted
or ‘pedelec’ bicycles
Black electric Pint one wheel on a blue background.

Onewheels
Black electric skateboard on a blue background.

Electric skateboards
or ‘e-skateboards’

In Queensland, a personal mobility device must:

  • be designed for use by one person
  • fit specific dimensions (length, width and height)
  • have a maximum weight of 60 kg (when not carrying a person or load)
  • be powered by an electric motor
  • have one or more wheels.

To ride a personal mobility device, you must be 16 years or older, or at least 12 years and supervised by an adult. 

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Did you know? 

Council is a pioneer in micromobility innovation, supporting the first e-scooter sharing scheme trial in Australia.  

Brisbane is the first capital city in Australia to recognise e-mobility devices as sustainable modes of transport. These devices are allowed to travel at 12 km/h on most footpaths, and speeds up to 25 km/h on separated paths and bikeways.

Using e-mobility in Brisbane

E-mobility parking hubs provide a designated place to pick up and park shared e-scooters and e-bikes.

The hubs help ensure our footpaths and roads are kept clear and safe for pedestrians and road users.   

Where can you ride e-mobility devices in Brisbane? 

You can ride an e-mobility device on:

  • footpaths
  • shared and separated paths (for walking and riding)
  • bike paths 
  • bike lanes on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less
  • bike lanes that are physically separated from other lanes of traffic (for example, by bollards or a raised median strip) 
  • local streets with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less and no dividing line.
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E-mobility laws and fines

Make sure you know the rules for personal mobility devicesopens in a new tab before you set off on a ride.

Queensland Police can issue on-the-spot fines and you can also be given the same fines as motorists for breaking the general road rules.

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Bikeway safety, signage and rules

E-mobility events and resources 

E-mobility workshops

Boost your confidence riding an e-bike or e-scooter with help from a trainer. Sign up to one of Cycling Brisbane’s free or low-cost workshops.

Attend an event
Man using a Beam electric bike talking with a woman using a Neuron electric scooter.

Bikeways in Brisbane

Brisbane has an extensive and growing network of bikeways you can use for fun, fitness or commuting.  

Learn more
Three people riding their bikes along a bikeway path.

Bikeways safety and rules

Learn about rules and signage for bikeways and pathways so you can stay safe on your ride.

Find out more
Female bike rider heading inbound on Brisbane City section of Bicentennial Bikeway.

Safety tips for e-mobility riders

Frequently asked questions