Kedron Brook Bikeway Archives

E-bike Enforcement Steps Up Near Nundah During School Holiday Patrols

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.

Read: Police Team Up With Youth Justice Workers To Guide Young People In Banyo, Other Northern Suburbs

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

Police Crack Down on Dangerous E-Scooter and E-Bike Use on Kedron Brook Bikeway

Photo Credit: Street Smarts Initiative QLD

Police are stepping up patrols on the Kedron Brook Bikeway, which stretches from Mitchelton to Nundah, as part of a new operation targeting unsafe and illegal riding of e-scooters and e-bikes along the busy northside corridor.

Running throughout August, Operation X-ray Stamp aims to make the bikeway safer for everyone — from early-morning commuters and families to joggers and dog walkers — by tackling speeding, illegal modifications, and reckless behaviour on personal mobility devices.

Senior Sergeant Saskia Toohey said the operation is focused on education as much as enforcement, with police taking a firm but fair approach to improve safety and prevent injuries. She said many of the issues involve young riders using unregistered or modified e-scooters and e-bikes, often without understanding the rules or risks.

“For an e-bike or e-scooter to be legal, pedals must be the main source of power and the motor can’t exceed 250 watts,” she explained. “If it doesn’t meet those standards, it’s classed as a motorbike and requires a licence, registration, and insurance.”

While the focus is on awareness, Senior Sergeant Toohey said officers will issue fines or confiscate non-compliant devices if necessary to stop unsafe behaviour. Parents can also be fined if they allow their child to use an e-scooter or e-bike illegally or dangerously.

“These devices can be powerful, and when used irresponsibly, they can cause serious injuries or even fatalities,” she said. “We’re encouraging parents to familiarise themselves with the rules and help their children understand them — this is about preventing life-changing harm.”

The operation also includes partnerships with local high schools to reinforce safety education and address reports of dangerous or illegal activity, including incidents shared on social media.

Police are urging residents in and around Nundah to report unsafe or illegal e-scooter and e-bike use to help keep the Kedron Brook Bikeway safe for everyone.

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Published 17-Oct-2025

Nudgee Bikeway Bridge Replacement @ Banyo; Closures Required in Nundah

A 100-metre section of the Kedron Brook Bikeway, between Nudgee Road, Nundah and Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach will be temporarily closed from the 14th to 21st of July, to give way to the replacement of the Nudgee Bikeway Bridge.

The Nudgee Bikeway Bridge is part of the Kedron Brook Bikeway. The bridge is already at the end of its useful life. The replacement project is essential because there are approximately 1,100 cyclists and 220 pedestrians crossing the bridge everyday via the Kedron Brook Bikeway.

Brisbane City Council plans to replace the old bridge with a 3.5 metre-wide fibre composite bridge deck that will enhance the safety of both cyclists and pedestrian. The new bridge structure is seen to be more flexible to the salt water environment, suited to any environmental condition, and has low maintenance requirements.

Traffic controllers will be on site three days before and after the full closure of the bikeway to ensure the safety of all pedestrians and cyclists and to maintain their access through the work site. Proper signages will be installed at intervals along the Kedron Brook Bikeway.

Kedron Brook Bikeway

The Kedron Brook Bikeway is one of Brisbane’s busiest bikeways. Stretching for almost 20 kilometres from Mitchelton to Nundah, it connects to the Jim Soorley Bikeway on Nundah’s east. It is a valuable corridor for cycling, away from the traffic jams.

In the past few years, the bikeway has undergone major upgrades, including the recently completed “Kedron Brook Bikeway: Grinstead Park Shared Pathway Stage 2” project. The Grinstead Park stage provided the missing link in the off-road Kedron Brook Bikeway and ensured ease of access and connectivity to Grinstead Park, Kedron Brook’s existing bikeway, and the Stafford City Shopping Centre.

Check out the Brisbane City Council’s website for the details and construction updates of the Nudgee Bikeway Bridge Replacement Project and to view the current bikeway projects.