12km/h speed limit on footpaths at all times to protect pedestrians.

FINE: $345 to $1,986 depending on speed.

12km/h speed limit when passing pedestrians.

Riders must otherwise follow the signed speed limit of the path.

FINE: $345 to $1,986 depending on speed.

Look out for specific limits on roads, paths and bridges.

No riding on motorways or where no bicycle signs are installed.

E-bikes must have a label complying with the European Standard for electrically power-assisted cycles, EN15194. A new assurance scheme will be established to certify and label e-bikes that meet safety specifications (250 watt and motor cut off at 25km/h) but are unable to meet the European Standard, as well as e-trikes and customised devices designed for people with disability. Riders will have until 28 February 2027 to ensure their device has the correct label. More information will be available after 31 August 2026.

The motor provides assistance only and pedalling is required. After 6km/h, you must pedal your bike to keep riding. Devices that can be ridden solely by throttle above 6km/h (no pedalling needed) are illegal.

The e-bike can only be ridden faster under human pedal power.

The motor output should be printed on your bike’s compliance sticker. High-powered devices with a motor capable of more than 250 watts, whether locked to lower limits or not, are illegal.

Internal combustion engines are not allowed on legal e-bikes.

Drivers must keep minimum passing distances to riders of 1m in 60km/h zones or under.

View ‘Sharing the road with riders‘ video

Must be properly fastened under the chin. Approved helmets include bicycle and motorbike helmets.

Riders can choose to wear a full face helmet.

FINE: $518

Must be under 0.05 Breath Alcohol Concentration. Random Breath Tests will be enforced by police.

FINES: $518 to $6,908 (maximum court imposed)

Only carry passengers if bike designed to do so.

FINE $518

It is illegal to hold your mobile phone or have it resting on any part of your body while riding. These rules apply even when stopped at traffic lights or if the phone is turned off or not in use. A phone mounted in a cradle on the handlebars is ok while riding.

FINE: $1,295

Ring bell to warn pedestrians as you approach. Slow down to pass.

Avoid actions such as dangerously weaving in and out of pedestrians on a crowded path or riding at unsafe speeds around blind corners.

FINE: $518

Obey the road rules including traffic lights and stop and give way signs, and remember to keep left.

FINE: View full list of cycling fines applicable to e-bikes on the TMR website.

Park in designated parking areas or on the kerbside. Don’t block the path and keep clear of crossings, kerb ramps, building access and exits, loading zones, taxi zones and bus stops, and tactile ground surface indicators. Consider other path users and people with disabilities when parking.

FINE: $172

View the safe parking video.

Riders must be aged 16 years or older.

FINE: $518

Police may issue fines to both parent/guardian and child, if under 16.

Exemptions: Targeted age and licensing exemptions are being developed, including:

• children aged 12 to 17 under adult supervision (where 16 to 17 year olds don’t hold a licence)
• riders in designated and controlled public access areas such as rail trails and mountain bike parks.

Full information on exemptions will be available closer to 31 August here.

Minimum of a Learner licence from Queensland, interstate or overseas

FINE: $518

Parents/guardians liable for fines for under 16 year olds.

Exemptions: Targeted age and licensing exemptions are being developed, including:

• individuals over 16 who cannot hold a licence for medical reasons but can safely operate an e-mobility device
• children aged 12 to 17 under adult supervision (where 16 to 17 year olds don’t hold a licence)
• riders in designated and controlled public access areas such as rail trails and mountain bike parks.

Full information on exemptions will be available closer to 31 August here.

If you are involved in a crash with anyone (pedestrian, car, bike, e-scooter), you must stop, remain at the scene and provide assistance to any injured person. This applies on all roads, footpaths, shared paths and bikeways. Significant penalties for hit and run incidents apply.

FINE: $1,727 for minor incidents, $3,454 for serious

If involved in a crash, exchange contact details, including name and address, to any other person involved, anyone injured or the owner of any property damaged. These obligations apply on all roads and road related areas, such as footpaths, shared-paths and bikeways. Fines apply.

FINE: $345