Personal mobility device riding rules and fines

You must follow the same road rules as motorists when you ride on Queensland roads, where permitted. If you break the road rules on your personal mobility device, you may get a fine but no demerit points are given.

Personal mobility device riding rules

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Personal mobility device rider must be at least 16 years

Queensland Road Rules – Section 245A

$172

Personal mobility device rider must be at least 12 years and supervised by an adult when riding

Queensland Road Rules – Section 245A

$172

Carrying another person on a personal mobility device

Queensland Road Rules—Section 246A

$518

Fail to give way while entering a bicycle storage area

Queensland Road Rules-Section 247B

$172

Failing to stop before riding across a children's or pedestrian crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 248(2)

$172

Riding across a crossing other than as permitted

Queensland Road Rules—Section 248(2)

$172

Riding on the pedestrian side of a separated footpath

Queensland Road Rules—Section 249

$172

Riding a personal mobility device not on the left of a footpath or shared path

Queensland Road Rules—Section 249

$172

Failing to give way to a pedestrian on a footpath or shared path

Queensland Road Rules—Section 250(1)(a)

$172

Failing to keep left of an oncoming bicycle or personal mobility device on a path

Queensland Road Rules—Section 251

$172

Disobeying a no personal mobility device sign or marking on a road, footpath or shared path

Queensland Road Rules—Section 252A(1)

$207

Riding on a prohibited road, other than as permitted

Queensland Road Rules – Section 252B

$518

Moving into the path of a vehicle or pedestrian and causing a traffic hazard

Queensland Road Rules—Section 253

$172

Riding a personal mobility device being towed by another vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 254(1)

$172

Holding on to a moving vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 254(2)

$172

Riding a personal mobility device within 2m of the rear of a moving motor vehicle for more than 200m

Queensland Road Rules—Section 255

$172

Personal mobility device rider fail to wear helmet unless exempt

Queensland Road Rules—Section 256A(1)

$518

Towing a person in a bicycle or personal mobility device trailer other than as permitted (rider must be 16 years or older and passenger under 10 years)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 257(1)

$518

Riding a personal mobility device without a stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control

Queensland Road Rules—Section 258(2)

$172

Riding a personal mobility device (which has handlebars) without a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order

Queensland Road Rules—Section 258(3)

$172

Riding a personal mobility device with sharp protrusions

Queensland Road Rules—Section 258A

$172

Failing to display a light at night or in hazardous weather conditions

Queensland Road Rule—Section 259

$172

Leading an animal while riding a bicycle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 301(3)

$172

General road rules

Keeping left, overtaking and other driving/riding rules

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Riding without care and attention on a road-related area

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995—Section 84AA

$518

Riding without care and attention on a road

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act—Section 84(2)

$518

Unreasonably obstructing the path of a driver, rider or pedestrian

Queensland Road Rules—Section 125(1)

$172

Following another vehicle too closely

Queensland Road Rules—Section 126

$402

Failing to keep to the far left side of road (not a multi-lane road)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 129(1)

$138

Failing to keep to the left lane on a multi-lane road if the speed limit is over 80km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 130(2)

$103

Disobeying a 'Keep Left Unless Overtaking' sign on a multi-lane road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 130(2)

$103

Failing to keep left of oncoming vehicles

Queensland Road Rules—Section 131

$69

Failing to keep left of the centre of a road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(1)

$138

Failing to keep left of centre dividing line/s

Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(2)

$310

Failing to keep left of double continuous dividing lines

Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(3)

$310

Failing to keep left of a median strip

Queensland Road Rules—Section 135(1)

$138

Driving/riding the wrong way on a one-way service road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 136

$138

Crossing continuous line/s beside a painted island

Queensland Road Rules—Section 138(1)

$310

Overtaking when not safe to do so

Queensland Road Rules—Section 140

$241

Overtaking or riding past a vehicle turning and signalling left to the left of that vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 141(2)

$172

Overtaking a vehicle turning and signalling right to the right of that vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 142(1)

$241

Overtaking a vehicle with a 'Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle' sign that is turning and signalling left to the left of that vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 143(1)

$241

Overtaking a vehicle with a 'Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle' sign that is turning and signalling right to the right of that vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 143(2)

$241

Increasing speed while being overtaken

Queensland Road Rules—Section 145

$103

Failing to drive/ride in a marked lane on a multi-lane road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 146(1)

$138

Failing to drive/ride within a line of traffic on a road with 2 or more lines of traffic

Queensland Road Rules—Section 146(2)

$138

Crossing a continuous line dividing lanes on a multi-lane road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 147(1)

$138

Failing to give way when changing lanes on a multi-lane road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 148(1)

$518

Failing to give way when changing from one line of traffic to another

Queensland Road Rules—Section 148(2)

$518

Failing to give way while diverging within a marked lane

Queensland Road Rules—Section 148(A)

$518

Failing to give way when lines of traffic are merging into a single line

Queensland Road Rules—Section 149

$518

Riding alongside more than 1 other rider (not multi-lane road)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 151

$69

Riding alongside more than 1 other rider in marked lane

Queensland Road Rules—Section 151(2)

$69

Riding alongside more than 1 other rider, over 1.5m apart

Queensland Road Rules—Section 151(4)

$69

Disobeying an overhead lane control device

Queensland Road Rules—Section 152(1)

$310

Driving/riding on a safety zone, or past a safety zone at an unsafe speed

Queensland Road Rules—Section 162(1)

$207

Using a horn or other similar warning device other than as permitted

Queensland Road Rules—Section 224

$103

Failing to give way to all other nature strip users when driving/riding on a nature strip

Queensland Road Rules—Section 289(2)

$402

Driving/riding on a traffic island (except in a roundabout)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 290

$103

Rider drinking liquor while driving/riding

Queensland Road Rules—Section 300A

$518

Drink riding

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Rider drinking liquor while riding

Queensland Road Rules—Section 300A

$518

Blood/breath alcohol concentration 0.05 and over, but under 0.10

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995—Section 79(2AAB)

$518

Blood/breath alcohol concentration 0.10 and over, but under 0.15

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995—Section 79(2AAA)

$863

Riding during prohibition

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995—Section 80(22DA)

$345

If you ride with a blood/breath alcohol concentration over 0.15, or while under the influence of alcohol, you may be required to appear in court and could face a penalty of up to $6,908.

Level crossings

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Failing to stop at a 'Stop' sign at a level crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 121

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Stop' sign at a level crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 121

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Give Way' sign or line at a level crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 122

$518

Entering a level crossing while warning lights or bells are operating

Queensland Road Rules—Section 123

$518

Entering a level crossing while a barrier is closed, closing or opening

Queensland Road Rules—Section 123

$518

Entering a level crossing while a train is on or entering the crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 123

$518

Entering a level crossing while a train is approaching and a collision is likely

Queensland Road Rules—Section 123

$518

Entering a level crossing while the crossing or road beyond is blocked

Queensland Road Rules—Section 123

$518

Failing to leave a level crossing as soon as practicable

Queensland Road Rules—Section 124

$518

Driver/rider causing damage to rail infrastructure at a railway crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 300D(1)

$1,381

Driver/rider causing an obstruction at a level crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 300D(2)

$1,381

Mobile phones

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Driver use hand-held mobile phone—personal mobility device

Queensland Road Rules—Section 300(1)

$1,295

Roundabouts

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Entering a roundabout from other than the left lane or left side of the road when leaving less than halfway around

Queensland Road Rules—Section 111(1)

$103

Disobeying a traffic lane arrow on a multi-lane roundabout

Queensland Road Rules—Section 111(1)

$103

Failing to signal right when approaching a roundabout and intending to leave more than halfway around

Queensland Road Rules—Section 113(2)

$103

Failing to give way to a vehicle when entering a roundabout

Queensland Road Rules—Section 114(1)(a)

$518

Failing to give way to a tram when driving/riding in a roundabout

Queensland Road Rules—Section 114(2)

$518

Failing to drive/ride to the left of a central traffic island on a roundabout

Queensland Road Rules—Section 115(1)

$103

Disobeying a traffic lane arrow when on or leaving a roundabout

Queensland Road Rules—Section 116

$138

Failing to signal right before changing lanes in a roundabout

Queensland Road Rules—Section 117(2)

$103

Speeding

Description of offence

Legislation  

Fine

Exceeding the speed limit by less than 11km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 20

$345

Exceeding the speed limit by at least 11km/h but not more than 20km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 20

$518

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20km/h but not more than 30km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 20

$777

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 30km/h but not more than 40km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 20

$1,295

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 20

$1,986

Riding past pedestrian over 12km/h on shared path

Queensland Road Rules—Section 250A

$518

Stopping and giving way

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Failing to stop at a 'Stop' sign or line at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 67(2)

$518

Failing to give way to a vehicle at an intersection with a 'Stop' sign or line

Queensland Road Rules—Section 67(3)

$518

Failing to give way to a pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device when turning at an intersection with a 'Stop' sign or line

Queensland Road Rules—Section 67(4)

$518

Failing to stop at a 'Stop' sign or line at places other than intersections, crossings or twin red lights

Queensland Road Rules—Section 68(2)

$518

Failing to give way to a vehicle or a pedestrian at a 'Stop' sign or line at places other than intersections, crossings or twin red lights

Queensland Road Rules—Section 68(3)

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Give Way' sign or line at an intersection (not a roundabout)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 69(2)

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Give Way' sign or line when turning left using a slip lane at an intersection (not a roundabout)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 69(2A)

$518

Failing to give way to a pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device at a 'Give Way' sign or line when turning at an intersection (not a roundabout)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 69(3)

$518

Failing to give way if 2 or more drivers/riders face a mixture of various signs/lines at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 69A

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Give Way' sign on a length of narrow road, or at a bridge

Queensland Road Rules—Section 70

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Give Way' sign at other places

Queensland Road Rules—Section 71(1)

$518

Failing to give way at an intersection (not a T-intersection or roundabout) without traffic lights or stop/give way signs or lines

Queensland Road Rules—Section 72(1)

$518

Failing to give way at a T-intersection without traffic lights or stop/give way signs or lines

Queensland Road Rules—Section 73(1)

$518

Failing to give way when entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land

Queensland Road Rules—Section 74(1)

$518

Failing to give way when entering a road-related area or adjacent land

Queensland Road Rules—Section 75(1)

$518

Failing to give way to a bus displaying a priority sign and indicating right

Queensland Road Rules—Section 77(1)

$310

Failing to give way to an oversize vehicle under escort

Queensland Road Rules—Section 79A(1)

$310

Failing to stop at a children's crossing when a hand-held 'Stop' sign is displayed, or when a pedestrian/bicycle or personal mobility device rider is on or entering the crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(2)

$518

Proceeding after stopping contrary to a hand-held 'Stop' sign at a children's crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(3)

$518

Proceeding after stopping while a pedestrian/bicycle or personal mobility device rider is on or entering a children's crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(4)

$518

Failing to give way to a pedestrian/bicycle or personal mobility device rider on a pedestrian crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 81(2)

$518

Passing a vehicle that is stopping at a children's or pedestrian crossing

Queensland Road Rules—Section 82

$310

Failing to give way to a pedestrian in a shared zone

Queensland Road Rules—Section 83

$518

Failing to give way to a vehicle when driving through a break in a dividing strip

Queensland Road Rules—Section 84(1)(b)

$518

Failing to give way when entering a turning lane from a painted island

Queensland Road Rules—Section 85

$518

Failing to give way when entering a median turning bay to an oncoming vehicle already in the bay

Queensland Road Rules—Section 86(1)

$518

Failing to give way when entering traffic from the side of the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 87(1)

$518

Failing to give way when entering traffic from a median strip parking area

Queensland Road Rules—Section 87(3)

$518

Parking in a way that obstructs the path of a pedestrian/vehicle

Queensland Road Rules—Section 253A

$172

Traffic lights and turn signals

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Failing to signal an intention to change direction right

Queensland Road Rules—Section 48(1)

$103

Failing to stop at a red traffic light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 56(1)

$690

Failing to stop at a red traffic arrow

Queensland Road Rules—Section 56(2)

$690

Failing to stop at a yellow traffic light if the driver/rider could stop safely

Queensland Road Rules—Section 57(1)

$690

Failing to stop at a yellow traffic arrow if the driver/rider could stop safely

Queensland Road Rules—Section 57(2)

$690

Failing to leave an intersection entered on a yellow traffic light/arrow as soon as it is safe to do so

Queensland Road Rules—Section 57(3)

$518

Proceeding through a red traffic light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 59(1)

$690

Proceeding through a red traffic arrow

Queensland Road Rules—Section 60

$690

Proceeding contrary to a red or yellow traffic light or arrow after stopping before an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 61(2)

$690

Failing to leave an intersection as soon as it is safe to do so when a traffic light or arrow changes to red or yellow

Queensland Road Rules—Section 61(5)

$518

Failing to give way to a pedestrian when turning at an intersection with traffic lights

Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1)

$518

Failing to give way at a 'left turn on red after stopping' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1)

$518

Failing to give way to an oncoming vehicle when turning right at an intersection with traffic lights without a green right turn traffic arrow

Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1)

$518

Failing to give way to a bicycle rider or a personal mobility device rider on a crossing when turning at an intersection with traffic lights

Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1)

$518

Disobeying a 'Traffic Light-Stop' sign at an intersection with traffic lights not operating

Queensland Road Rules—Section 63(2)

$518

Failing to give way at a 'Traffic Light-Stop' sign at an intersection with traffic lights not operating

Queensland Road Rules—Section 63(2)

$518

Failing to give way as required at an intersection with traffic lights not operating and no 'Traffic Light-Stop' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 63(3)

$518

Failing to give way as required when turning at an intersection with a flashing yellow traffic arrow

Queensland Road Rules—Section 64

$518

Failing to give way to a pedestrian or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device on a foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 65(2)

$518

Obstructing a pedestrian on a foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 65(2)

$518

Passing a vehicle that is stopping to give way at a foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 65(2)

$518

Failing to stop at twin red lights (except at level crossings)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 66(1)

$690

Proceeding contrary to twin red lights after stopping

Queensland Road Rules—Section 66(4)

$690

Crossing a pedestrian level crossing that has a red pedestrian light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 252G(1)

$69

Fail to exit level crossing after red light comes on

Queensland Road Rules—Section 252G(1)

$69

Fail to stop at a red B light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 281

$690

Fail to stop at a yellow B light

Queensland Road Rules—Section 282

$690

Personal mobility device stopped for red or yellow B light proceeding before a white B light, or green traffic light is displayed

Queensland Road Rules—Section 284

$690

Personal mobility device stopped before an intersection proceeding before a white B light, green traffic light or white traffic arrow is displayed

Queensland Road Rules—Section 286(2)

$690

Personal mobility device failing to clear an intersection after B lights or traffic arrows change to yellow, red or turn off

Queensland Road Rules—Section 286(3)

$518

Traffic signs and road markings

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Disobeying a left turn only sign at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 88(1)

$138

Disobeying a 'Left Lane Must Turn Left' sign at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 88(2)

$138

Disobeying a right turn only sign at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 89(1)

$138

Disobeying a 'Right Lane Must Turn Right' sign at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 89(2)

$138

Disobeying a no turns sign at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 90

$138

Disobeying a no left turn sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 91(1)

$138

Disobeying a no right turn sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 91(2)

$138

Disobeying a directional arrow on the road at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 92(1)

$138

Disobeying a 'No Overtaking or Passing' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 93(1)

$241

Disobeying a 'No Overtaking on Bridge' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 94

$241

Disobeying 'Keep Clear' markings on the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 96(1)

$264

Disobeying a road access sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 97(1)

$207

Disobeying a 'One Way' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 98(1)

$241

Disobeying a 'Keep Left' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 99(1)

$241

Disobeying a 'Keep Right' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 99(2)

$241

Disobeying a 'No Entry' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 100

$241

Failing to stop at a hand-held 'Stop' sign (not at a children's crossing)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 101(1)

$518

Proceeding contrary to a hand-held 'Stop' sign (not at a children's crossing)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 101(2)

$518

Driving/riding on a safety ramp or arrester bed unless necessary for safety

Queensland Road Rules—Section 101A(1)

$241

Riding past a no personal mobility device sign or road marking

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252A

$172

Crossing a road, or part of a road within 20m of a crossing

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252E

$69

Fail to use pedestrian facility at level crossing

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(1)

$69

Cross level crossing while warning lights/bells are operating

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(2)(a)

$69

Cross level crossing while boom gate is closing, closed or opening

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(2)(b)

$69

Cross level crossing while train or tram is on crossing

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(2)(c)

$69

Cross level crossing while train or tram is approaching

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(2)(d)

$69

Cross level crossing while the level crossing or road is blocked

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(2)(e)

$69

Fail to exit level crossing when warning light or bell is operating

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(3)(a)

$69

Fail to exit level crossing when boom gate is closing

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(3)(b)

$69

Fail to exit level crossing when train or tram is approaching

Queensland Road Rules-Section 252F(3)(c)

$69

Turning

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Turning left at an intersection from a position not near the far left side of the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 27(1)

$103

Turning left at an intersection on a multi-lane road from other than the left lane

Queensland Road Rules—Section 28(1)

$103

Failing to turn left from a slip lane when the slip lane is not obstructed

Queensland Road Rules—Section 28(1A)

$103

Bicycle rider failing to turn left from the left side of a bicycle storage area

Queensland Road Rules—Section 28(2A)

$172

Disobeying a turn line when making a left turn at an intersection

Queensland Road Rules—Section 29(1)

$138

Turning right at an intersection from a road with a dividing line or median strip from a position not near the line or strip

Queensland Road Rules—Section 31(1)

$103

Turning right at an intersection from a position not near the centre of the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 31(1)

$103

Turning right at an intersection on a one-way road from a position not near the far right side of the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 31(1)

$103

Turning right at an intersection on a multi-lane road from other than the right lane

Queensland Road Rules—Section 32(1)

$103

Bicycle or personal mobility device rider failing to turn right from the right side of a bicycle storage area

Queensland Road Rules—Section 32(2A)

$172

Turning right other than from near the centre of an intersection or as indicated by turn lines

Queensland Road Rules—Section 33(1)

$138

Making a hook turn other than from the far left side of the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 35(2)

$172

Beginning a U-turn unsafely without a clear view of approaching traffic

Queensland Road Rules—Section 37

$138

Failing to give way when making a U-turn

Queensland Road Rules—Section 38

$518

Disobeying a 'No U-turn' sign at a break in a dividing strip

Queensland Road Rules—Section 39(1)

$138

Disobeying a 'No U-turn' sign on a no U-turn length of road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 39(2)

$138

Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights but without a 'U Turn Permitted' sign

Queensland Road Rules—Section 40

$138

Disobeying a 'No U-turn' sign at an intersection without traffic lights

Queensland Road Rules—Section 41

$138

Making a U-turn at an intersection from a position not near the left of a dividing line or median strip, or the centre of the road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 42

$138

Conducting a U-turn over single or double continuous line/s

Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(2A)

$518

Sharing the road

Emergency vehicles

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Moving into the path of a police or emergency vehicle with a flashing light or alarm

Queensland Road Rules—Section 78(1)

$402

Failing to move out of the path of a police or emergency vehicle with a flashing light or alarm

Queensland Road Rules—Section 78(2)

$402

Failing to give way to a police or emergency vehicle with a flashing light or alarm

Queensland Road Rules—Section 79(1)

$402

Trams

Description of offence

Legislation

Fine

Moving into the path of an approaching tram

Queensland Road Rules—Section 76(1)

$172

Failing to move out of the path of an approaching tram

Queensland Road Rules—Section 76(2)

$172

Driving/riding in a tramway

Queensland Road Rules—Section 155A

$518

Proceeding if a tram stops and doors are open or passengers are crossing to left side of road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 164AA(2)

$241

Driving/riding past a stopped tram at a speed over 10km/h

Queensland Road Rules—Section 164AA(3)

$241

Fine increase

On 1 July 2026 our fines and penalties increased by 3.5% in line with the government's indexation policy.

Was this page helpful?