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Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend

globalFebruary 24, 2026
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Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend
Exclusive: State parliament’s inquiry will propose a crackdown amid concerns over injuries and deaths
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Exclusive: State parliament’s inquiry will propose a crackdown amid concerns over injuries and deaths

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Children should be banned from riding ebikes and e-scooters until they turn 16 and then require a driver’s licence to use one, a Queensland parliamentary inquiry will recommend.

The state parliament’s inquiry into e-mobility safety and use is expected to finish its report this week, more than a month early.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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