Calls are mounting for new national laws to regulate e-scooters as sales increase, people flout the laws, and police turn a blind eye.
Pressure is mounting on state government's around the country to change laws regulating e-scooters as more and more commuters use them to beat congestion.Most states and territories have strict rules around e-scooters and limit speeds to 10kph
The National Transport Commission is considering submissions on potential national e-scooter laws but a final report is not due for a year Queenslanders are allowed a little more speed and can travel up to 25kph, but must stay on the footpath, except for local streets with a speed limit of 50kph or less
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