Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report finds
A recent council report on a crackdown against e-bikes on the Gold Coast found the initiative to be largely ineffective in curbing anti-social behavior. During a four-week trial, compliance officers observed over 600 riders, but only a small percentage received warnings. The report suggests that new state laws are necessary to address the issues surrounding e-mobility devices.
- ▪The Gold Coast council's crackdown on e-bikes was deemed ineffective after a four-week trial.
- ▪Only 19 percent of interactions with riders were successful, with no fines issued.
- ▪The report highlighted that most riders were under 18 years old and many ignored compliance officers.
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Gold Coast e-bike crackdown 'not effective', council report findsBy Dominic CansdaleABC Gold CoastTopic:Antisocial BehaviourSun 17 May 2026 at 8:29amSun 17 May 2026 at 8:29amSun 17 May 2026 at 8:29amThe dangerous and illegal use of e-motorbikes has become more prevalent in recent years. (Supplied: Queensland Police (file image))In short:A Gold Coast council report says a four-week e-bike crackdown at two parks did little to address anti-social behaviour.More than 600 riders were observed, but fewer than a quarter were issued with warnings.What's next?New laws are expected to be debated in Queensland parliament over the coming weeks.abc.net.au/news/gold-coast-e-bike-crackdown-not-effective-council-report/106687672Link copiedShareShare articleA council crackdown against e-bikes on the Gold…
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