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AMA Queensland Calls for Total Ban on Under-16 E-Scooters

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC · How we work

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AMA Queensland called for a total ban on under-16 e-scooter and e-bike riders.
Current law, effective July 1, permits 12-17-year-olds to ride with adult supervision.
Seven children were hospitalized with serious e-scooter or e-bike injuries July-Sept, versus 18 Jan-Mar and 16 Apr-Jun.
Professor Roy Kimble said hospital admissions have rapidly declined since the law change.
Over 45% of Queenslanders bought e-mobility devices since 2023, versus 9% before 2020.

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AMA Queensland called for a total ban on under-16 e-scooter and e-bike riders.
Current law, effective July 1, permits 12-17-year-olds to ride with adult supervision.
Seven children were hospitalized with serious e-scooter or e-bike injuries July-Sept, versus 18 Jan-Mar and 16 Apr-Jun.
Professor Roy Kimble said hospital admissions have rapidly declined since the law change.
Over 45% of Queenslanders bought e-mobility devices since 2023, versus 9% before 2020.