Queensland E-Bike Crackdown: 2,400+ Fines and 558 Devices Seized

Queensland’s sweeping crackdown on dangerous e-bike and e-scooter use has resulted in more than 2,400 infringement notices and 558 devices being seized, as police step up enforcement of the state’s tougher e-mobility laws. The three-month campaign, known as Operation Yankee Surety, began at the start of July 2026 and has targeted illegal devices, speeding, helmet … Read more

Queensland Seatbelt Fine: $1,295 Penalty Sparks ‘Financially Devastating’ Backlash

Queensland motorists are facing renewed scrutiny over some of Australia’s steepest seatbelt penalties, with drivers now risking a $1,295 fine and four demerit points for failing to wear a seatbelt correctly. The size of the penalty has become the focus of a Queensland parliamentary petition calling for seatbelt fines to be reduced, adding to a … Read more