Queensland Police have seized more than 240 non-compliant e-mobility devices and issued almost 1,000 infringement notices during the first month of a statewide road safety operation targeting dangerous riders.
Operation Yankee Surety, which began on July 1, has focused on enforcing Queensland’s new e-mobility laws through high-visibility patrols across the state. In its first month, officers issued 991 traffic infringement notices, seized 249 illegal devices, conducted 331 roadside breath tests and charged 24 riders with drink riding offences.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Rhys Wildman said police would continue enforcing the new rules to improve safety on roads and shared pathways.
Among the most common offences detected were speeding, failing to wear a helmet, riding non-compliant devices and operating e-bikes or e-scooters while under the influence of alcohol.
The new legislation allows police to seize illegal devices, introduces a 0.05 blood alcohol limit for riders and bans devices capable of travelling faster than 25km/h under motor power. Footpath speeds are also restricted to 12km/h.
Police are reminding parents they are responsible for ensuring children ride compliant devices and understand the road rules.
Operation Yankee Surety will continue until June 30, 2027, with police warning riders they can expect enforcement anywhere, anytime as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety across Queensland.