DANGEROUS and illegal high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters seized from Queensland streets are being crushed and destroyed under the State Government’s tough new e-mobility laws.

Queensland Police have seized 466 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters and issued 2,142 traffic infringement notices since the first round of reforms came into effect on July 1.

The crackdown is targeting illegal and dangerous riding behaviour, including the use of high-powered devices on roads, footpaths and shared pathways.

The first batch of confiscated devices are now being destroyed, with batteries and metal recycled wherever possible.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the action sent a clear message to riders.

“These e-bikes being crushed today should never have been on Queensland streets, and they should not be in the hands of riders putting themselves and others at risk,” Minister Mickelberg said.

“We promised Queenslanders we would introduce nation-leading laws, give police the powers they asked for and crack down on illegal high-powered devices, and the numbers speak for themselves.

“More than 400 devices have already been seized and more than 2,100 infringement notices issued – that’s over 2,100 examples of dangerous behaviour being held to account.

“Every seized bike crushed today is one less illegal device on our streets, one less risk to pedestrians and road users and another step towards safer communities.” TMR Minister Brent Mickelberg.

“If you’re doing the wrong thing, if you’re riding an illegal high-powered device or putting others at risk, Queensland Police now have the powers to seize your bike and destroy it.”

The reforms were introduced following growing community concern about high-powered devices and dangerous riding, which the government says has contributed to injuries and deaths across Queensland.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the early enforcement figures showed the new laws were having an impact.

“Queenslanders asked for stronger action, and police asked for stronger powers, and the Crisafulli Government delivered both,” Minister Purdie said.

“These reforms are removing dangerous devices from our streets and ensuring people who put the community at risk are being held accountable.

“If you’re doing the wrong thing, expect consequences.”