2015-12-08 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               8 DECEMBER 2015


                                                                                    ATTACHMENT 1
Queensland Government Rules for Personal Mobility Devices
As cited on
http://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/nonpowered/personal-mobility-devices/index.html

In Queensland, a personal mobility device can be used on road-related areas such as paths and
nature strips.

To use a personal mobility device in Queensland, it must:
 be designed for use by a single person only
 be self-balancing while in use
 be powered by an electric motor
 have 2-wheels that operate on a single axis
 have a control to limit speed to 12km/h or less
 have a maximum speed of 20km/h
 have a maximum width of 850mm
 have a maximum weight of 60kg—when not carrying a person or load.

Rules for personal mobility devices operators
Children under 12 must not use a personal mobility device.

When you’re using one, you must:
 be supervised by an adult if you’re 12-15
 wear an approved bicycle helmet that is securely fitted (see helmet exemptions)
 keep left on paths
 give way to pedestrians on paths
 keep left of oncoming bicycles and other personal mobility devices on paths
 have a working warning device, such as a bell or horn
 have a working flashing or steady white light on the front, and a red light and reflector at the
   rear when travelling at night or in hazardous conditions.

You are allowed to stay on your personal mobility device to cross a road at a designated
crossing.

When you’re operating a personal mobility device, you must not:
 travel faster than 12km/h
 travel along a road unless it’s impractical not to, or if there’s an obstruction on the path or
   nature strip—in these cases you’re allowed to travel up to 50m on the road
 carry any passengers
 use a hand-held mobile phone
 drink or be under the influence of alcohol
 travel past a personal mobility devices prohibited sign—your local council or land owners may
   prohibit personal mobility devices in areas like malls, esplanades or jetties.

Helmet exemptions
You are exempt from wearing a helmet on a personal mobility device if you’re:
 carrying a doctor's certificate stating you can't wear a helmet due to a medical reason or
   physical characteristic
 a member of a religious group and are wearing a headdress customarily worn by your
   group—making it impractical to wear a helmet.


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