Even in quiet suburbs like Nundah, the hum of e-bikes is drawing attention. North Brisbane police say enforcement remains a priority over the school holidays, especially along the nearby Kedron Brook Bikeway.
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Across North Brisbane, police have escalated their efforts during the school break to deter unsafe or illegal e-bikes and unregistered electric motorbike use. The Kedron Brook Bikeway corridor — not far from Nundah — has become a hotspot for both visible and covert patrols under operations such as Xray Stamp.
During these targeted operations, 15 people have been charged with 26 offences across the district. The offences have ranged from driving without a licence, operating an unregistered or uninsured vehicle, to dangerous operation of a vehicle.
Two recent local cases involved teenagers in Kedron and Nundah. On 10 September, a 14-year-old Nundah boy was arrested after allegedly riding an unregistered electric motorcycle recklessly along the bikeway while unlicensed. He faces charges under the Youth Justice Act for multiple offences, including dangerous driving, using an unregistered vehicle, and uninsured driving.
Earlier, on 29 August, a 14-year-old from Kedron allegedly fled officers along that same corridor while riding unlicensed and unregistered. An off-duty police officer helped make the arrest.
North Brisbane District Superintendent Simon Tayler has warned that ignorance of the law will not excuse risky behaviour. “If you are buying a device for your personal use, or for your child to use, you have an obligation to ensure its use complies with the law,” he said. “Ignorance is not an excuse — especially when the welfare of other public space users and the riders themselves are being put at risk.” He added that public spaces are for everyone to enjoy and recklessness will not be tolerated.
Police say the message is clear: understand the legal rules and ride safely. In addition to overt and covert patrols, officers have been speaking at schools, reaching out to parents, and running awareness campaigns.
Police say enforcement is necessary to protect pedestrians and other users of shared paths. The risk of collision is real, especially when modified or high-powered devices are used irresponsibly in public spaces.
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As the school holiday period continues, locals walking, jogging, or cycling near the Kedron Brook Bikeway should expect to see more foot and bike patrols. Riders, especially younger ones or those new to e-devices, are urged to verify that their device complies with legal specifications before stepping on the throttle.
If you observe suspicious or unsafe e-bike behaviour around Nundah or along the bikeway, Queensland Police encourage reports via Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Published 8-October-2025
