More than 500 devices have been seized and nearly 2500 fines issued during a three-month crackdown on e-bikes and e-scooters.
Operation Surety was launched by the Queensland Police after tougher e-bike laws came into effect earlier this year.
More than 1,500 riders were fined for not wearing a helmet, while 157 riders were caught speeding.
Over the three months, police have seized 558 non-compliant e-bikes and e-scooters and issued 2486 traffic infringement notices.
Under the new laws, police now have stronger laws to seize non-compliant devices, enforce the road rules and take action against riders who put themselves and others at risk.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the operation showed what could be achieved when the Government backed Queenslanders and police with strong laws.
Queensland Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Tim Partrige said police would continue to enforce the laws and educate riders to ensure safety on Queensland roads.
“As with any road safety operation, our goal under Operation Surety is to protect all road and pathway users, including those on e-mobility devices,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Partrige said.
“Electric power assisted cycles, e-scooter and other e-mobility devices are vehicles, and like any other vehicle, dangerous behaviours like speeding, drink riding or using non-compliant devices can have life-threatening consequences – not just for the rider, but the community as a whole.”
