
Electric bike rules
An electric bike, also known as an e-bike, is a type of vehicle and can be assisted by power when riding.
You can ride an e-bike on all Queensland roads and paths, except where bicycles are prohibited. When riding, you have rights and responsibilities like all road users.
Legal e-bike requirements
Legal e-bikes must comply with the following:

Pedals are primary source of power
The motor provides assistance only

Motor assistance up to 25km/h
The bicycle can only be ridden faster under human power

Maximum motor output 250 watts
The motor output should be printed on the compliance sticker
Illegal Devices
You can’t ride your device on a public road or footpath if it has any of the following:

Internal combustion engine
E-bikes must have an electric motor

Throttle powered only
Throttle power is permitted at speeds up to 6km/h to get started. After this you must pedal to activate the motor assistance

High powered motors
High-powered devices with a motor more than 250 watts are not permitted. High-powered devices that are locked to lower limits are still illegal
Penalties for illegal devices
Illegal devices are considered non-compliant motorcycles. They are already banned, and police can enforce them using a range of offences. Total fines can be more than $1,500. *

More than $570
Unregistered Vehicle & Uninsured Vehicle.
Can be issued to the rider or a parent on behalf of a child

More than $480 + 3 demerit points
Not wearing a motorcycle helmet

More than $530
No motorcycle licence
Key rules to follow
E-bike riders must follow all general road rules just like all bicycle riders. This includes obeying signs and traffic lights as well as give way rules.

Always wear a helmet
Penalty of more than $160

Give way to pedestrians on paths
Penalty of more than $160

Leave your phone alone
Penalty of more than $1,200

Only carry passengers if bike designed to do so
Penalty of more than $160

Obey give way & stop signs
Penalty of more than $480

Follow traffic lights
Penalty of more than $640

Don’t drink and ride
Penalty of more than $480

Ring your bell to warn pedestrians
Penalty of more than $160

No riding on motorways or where no bicycle signs are installed
Penalty of more than $190

Stay at the scene of a crash and exchange details
Penalty of more than $320

Speed limits apply
Look out for specific limits on paths and bridges. Penalty of more than $1,800