Queensland — full brief

Reported limits: 750 mm max width · 1350 mm max height · 1100 mm max length · 60 kg max weight · 25 km/h max speed

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 15A — what makes a vehicle a personal mobility deviceTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• TORUM Act 1995 (Qld) sch. 4 — the parent "personal mobility device" definitionTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• On roads: 25 km/h or under.
• At road crossings: 12 km/h or under.
• Carrying a passenger is prohibited. s. 246A.
• Holding a mobile phone while riding is prohibited. A phone may not be held or rested on the body; handlebar mounting for GPS or a speedometer is permitted.

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 24C — speed limit for personal mobility devicesTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 15A — what makes a vehicle a personal mobility deviceTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• Prohibited on motorways and limited-access highways.

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 24C — speed limit for personal mobility devicesTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

Reported limits: 25 km/h max speed

• In bike lanes: 25 km/h or under.

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 24C — speed limit for personal mobility devicesTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• On shared paths: 12 km/h or under. When passing a pedestrian (s. 250A, max. 40 penalty units); otherwise up to 25 km/h.
• Give way to people walking.

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 250A — passing a pedestrian on a shared pathTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 24C — speed limit for personal mobility devicesTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• On sidewalks and footpaths: 12 km/h or under.
• Prohibited on sidewalks and footpaths where a sign says so. Where a "personal mobility devices prohibited" sign is installed; local councils may also restrict malls, esplanades and jetties.
• Give way to people walking.

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 24C — speed limit for personal mobility devicesTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• A helmet is required (AS 2063, AS/NZS 2063, EN 1078, CPSC 16, ASTM F1447, Snell B-95). An approved motorbike helmet (AS 1698, AS/NZS 1698, ECE 22.05/22.06) also satisfies the rule; doctor's-certificate and religious-headwear exemptions apply.

• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

Reported limits: minimum age 16

• Rider must be 16 or older, unless supervised by an adult.

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 245A — age restrictions for personal mobility device ridersTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• A driver license — a learner license at minimum — is required. Rider must be 16 or older and hold at least a learner licence from 2026-08-31; supervision, place-based and medical exemptions apply.

• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26
• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 245A — age restrictions for personal mobility device ridersTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 15A — what makes a vehicle a personal mobility deviceTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

Reported limits: 25 km/h max speed

• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 15A — what makes a vehicle a personal mobility deviceTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• TORUM Road Rules Regulation 2009 (Qld) s. 24C — speed limit for personal mobility devicesTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict
• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• At night: a white front lamp visible at 200 m, a red rear lamp visible at 200 m, a red rear reflector. Red rear reflector visible 50 m.
• A working brake is required. An effective stopping system via brakes, gears or motor control; a bell, horn or similar warning device is required if the device has handlebars.

• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26

• Riding at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 or above is an offence.

• Queensland Government — rules for personal mobility devices (names e-unicycles; helmet standards; the 2026-08-31 licence rule)Tier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdictLaw as of 2026-08-26
• TORUM Act 1995 (Qld) sch. 4 — the parent "personal mobility device" definitionTier C — secondary source; context only, never supports a verdict