Fines skyrocket in crackdown on reckless e-scooter riders
Tougher penalties for e-scooter riders doing the wrong thing will be rolled out across Queensland next month.
Reduced speed limits, increased fines and mandated bells on handlebars will be some of a few new regulations in the first wave of reforms.
There will also be hefty penalties, up to $1078 for riders caught using their phone and $431 for drink-driving.
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The new regulations will come into effect from November 1 and will also apply to e-skateboards and other personal mobility devices.
More than 1800 people have been hospitalised from e-scooter accidents across Brisbane over the past 18 months.
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