# Queensland e-mobility licensing regulations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/queensland-e-mobility-licensing-regulations > Updated: 2026-09-23T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Queensland implemented new regulations requiring e-bike and e-scooter riders to hold at least a learner driver’s licence. The laws, which took effect in late August 2026, were introduced to address safety concerns following several accidents, including a fatal crash involving a 13-year-old. Under these rules, riders must possess a valid learner’s licence to operate electric-powered cycles and scooters on roads and paths, though exemptions exist for medically exempt individuals, supervised 12 to 17-year-olds, and those in designated off-road recreation areas. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg stated the laws aim to “balance community safety with sensible exemptions for law-abiding citizens.” As part of ‘Operation Yankee Surety’, police have issued over 1,700 fines and seized nearly 400 non-compliant devices since July 1. Authorities have indicated that licence checks will be included during street intercepts to enforce the requirements. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Police crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in Queensland and Derbyshire Police in Queensland and Derbyshire have conducted major crackdowns on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, seizing hundreds of devices to improve road and pedestrian safety. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-crack-down-on-illegal-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-in-queensland-and-derbyshire ### 2026-08-31: Queensland mandates learner licences for e-bike and e-scooter riders Queensland has introduced new laws requiring e-bike and e-scooter riders to hold at least a learner driver's licence to improve road safety. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/queensland-mandates-learner-licences-for-e-bike-and-e-scooter-riders --- Cite as: Queensland e-mobility licensing regulations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/queensland-e-mobility-licensing-regulations