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Queenslands e-mobility inquiry proposes strict regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards, including a ban for under-sixteens and a learners license requirement. Speed limits of ten kilometers per hour on footpaths and shared paths for pedal-assist e-bikes and e-scooters, with local councils able to set slower speeds. A familys test shows a two-year-old on a balance bike outpacing e-bikes and e-scooters, raising questions about the practicality of the proposed limits. Safety concerns drive the regulations, with e-scooter injuries rising and many crashes due to speeding, alcohol, or lack of helmets. Critics argue that the limits could make e-mobility impractical and suggest better-separated networks as a solution.

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