Road safety news
Rideable Rules in Queensland - What you need to know.
You might have noticed rideables in the CBD or around your suburb recently. Rideables are what you’d call personal mobility devices, which include e-scooters, e-skateboards and segways.
While they’re an efficient and environmentally-friendly way to get around, there are some road rules you must follow if you’re riding one:
- Always wear a helmet. Use the one provided or your own.
- Stay out of bike lanes – stick to footpaths instead.
- Avoid riding on main or CBD roads.
- Always give way to pedestrians, and share the path.
- Don’t drink and ride.
- You must travel at a speed that allows you to stop safely, especially around pedestrians.
- Doubling up on rideables is not allowed. One rideable = one rider.
You must be at least 16 years of age to use a rideable, or 12 with adult supervision. It’s up to all of us to keep our roads and footpaths safe.
For more details on rideable rules, visit www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/personal-mobility-devices.
Collapse
