A Queensland parliamentary inquiry has recommended modifications to proposed legislation governing the use of e-bikes and e-scooters to balance public safety with user accessibility.

昆士蘭議會的一項調查建議修改關於電子單車與電子滑板車使用的擬議立法，以平衡公共安全與使用者的便利性。

The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee has advised against the implementation of a universal 10 km/h speed limit. Instead, the committee proposes that such restrictions be confined to designated high-pedestrian zones, while shared paths remain exempt unless otherwise indicated. Furthermore, a conditional speed limit of 10 km/h on general footpaths and 15 km/h on shared paths has been suggested for instances where riders are within 10 metres of pedestrians. These recommendations follow public demonstrations on the Story Bridge, where stakeholders argued that stringent speed caps would disproportionately extend commute durations.

國家發展、基礎設施與工程委員會建議不要實施統一的 10 公里/小時速限。相反地，委員會建議將此類限制僅限於指定的高行人流量區域，而共享路徑除非另有標示，否則予以豁免。此外，委員會建議在騎乘者與行人距離 10 公尺以內時，一般人行道的條件速限為 10 公里/小時，共享路徑則為 15 公里/小時。這些建議是在 Story Bridge 舉行公眾遊行後提出的，相關利益相關者認為過於嚴格的速限將不合理地延長通勤時間。

Regarding operator qualifications, the committee endorsed the requirement for riders to possess at least a learner's licence and the prohibition of use by individuals under 16. However, to prevent systemic discrimination, the committee recommended a licensing exemption for individuals whose disabilities or medical conditions preclude them from obtaining a driver's licence. This amendment addresses concerns raised by the Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion regarding the potential erosion of community autonomy for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the committee suggested a grandfather clause to ensure that e-bikes compliant at the time of manufacture remain legal, mitigating a risk identified by Bicycle Queensland that a vast majority of existing devices could become non-compliant.

關於操作資格，委員會支持要求騎乘者至少持有學習駕照，並禁止 16 歲以下人士使用。然而，為了防止系統性歧視，委員會建議針對因殘疾或醫療狀況而無法取得駕駛執照的人士提供執照豁免。此項修正回應了「昆士蘭包容倡議」對於身心障礙者社區自主權可能被侵蝕的疑慮。此外，委員會建議加入「祖父條款」，以確保在製造時符合規範的電子單車維持合法地位，從而降低「昆士蘭單車協會」所指出的風險，即絕大多數現有設備可能會變得不合規。

Institutional reception of these proposals remains bifurcated. Committee Chair Jim McDonald characterized the revised framework as a practical means of enhancing safety while maintaining mobility opportunities. Conversely, Labor opposition members have issued a statement of reservation, asserting that the proposed amendments are inconsistent and fail to sufficiently address stakeholder concerns, thereby necessitating a complete reworking of the bill to avoid unintended regulatory consequences.

機構對這些提案的反應呈現兩極化。委員會主席 Jim McDonald 將修訂後的框架描述為一種在提升安全同時維持移動機會的務實手段。相反地，工黨反對黨成員發表保留聲明，聲稱擬議的修正案缺乏一致性，且未能充分解決利益相關者的疑慮，因此有必要對法案進行全面重新起草，以避免產生非預期的監管後果。

The proposed e-mobility laws currently await parliamentary deliberation following the committee's recommendations for targeted speed limits and accessibility exemptions.

在委員會建議採取針對性速限與准許豁免後，擬議中的電子出行法規目前正等待議會審議。