LNP MPs urge water-down of 10km/h speed limit, licence requirements
Queensland’s controversial proposed e-bike and scooter laws must be withdrawn to ensure they do not discriminate against law-abiding drivers without a licence, parliament has been told.
The report of a government-controlled committee tasked with reviewing the bill also called for: 10 km/h speed limit on shared roads It will only apply to footpaths in “elevated pedestrian areas”.
Investigation of the mechanism that will ensure its removal age and licensing rules It is also recommended to use existing e-bikes in some public areas as a temporary solution to ensure their use. not unintentionally made illegall.
Jim McDonald, chairman of the state development, infrastructure and works committee, said: proposed changes It will provide the government with “a clear and practical framework to make e-mobility safer for everyone… while promoting driving opportunities with minimal and appropriate restrictions”.
However, opposition members of the Labor Party said in a statement of reservation that the party could not support the bill despite the proposed changes, and called for the bill to be scrapped and reworked with key stakeholders.
“Although the committee report states that it has made recommendations, they only partially address the issues raised by Queenslanders and do so inconsistently,” the Labor MPs wrote.
“This creates a real risk of unintended consequences.”
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Matt Dennien is a reporter for the Brisbane Times covering state politics, parliament and the public sector. He previously worked for newspapers in Tasmania and Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ. Contact him securely on Signal @mattdennien.15Connect via email.
