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Police remind parents of responsibilities when gifting e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas

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QPS Media on Nov 25, 2025 @ 12:33pm


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Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging parents to learn and understand their legal responsibilities when considering gifting e-scooters or e-bikes this Christmas, reminding families that purchasing an e-mobility device does not grant children permission to ride unsupervised.

With the continued rise in popularity of PMDs across Queensland, police are reinforcing that safe use begins at home, with parents and carers making informed choices, understanding the rules and legislation, and actively supervising young riders.

This message follows the recent launch of Operation X-Ray Surety, which encourages the community to think ahead, stay informed, and take steps to reduce road trauma and protect our most vulnerable road users.

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Bill & Chrissy Forbes
Nov 27, 2025

Perpetrators are of course hardly influenced by a predictive routine slap on the wrist with a warm lettuce. The only remedy (thus far a complete failing by our ideologically soft magistrates) is commensurate consequences. Seems to me there are none so we can sadly expect more of the same. All credit to our overworked, under resourced and under paid police. They're doubtless equally as frustrated as the rest of us.

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National Secure Your Home Day Is Here!

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National Secure Your Home Day is here!By dedicating one day to crime prevention and evaluating your home security, you’re not only safeguarding your property but also enhancing the overall safety of your neighbourhood. By using the evidence-based advice provided, and taking proactive steps to improve and maintain your home security, we hope you feel informed, empowered, and more secure. Thank you for participating!


In case you missed it in your Inbox, your National Secure Your Home Day Kit can be found below and includes everything you need to do an assessment of your home and help keep your property and valuables secure.


Short Survey & Chance To Win!

Once you’ve completed your home security assessment, we invite you to share your feedback via our short survey about crime and safety in your neighbourhood. By completing the survey you can also enter our competition for the chance to WIN a Bunnings Gift Card! There are 5…


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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH REPORT

Following a number of incidents in Noosa waters I have sought advice from Noosa Police about what action can be taken in our Neighbourhood Watch area against gangs of teenagers (school age and above) creating serious harassment and distress to residents.


These gangs are intent on amusing themselves at the expense of residents, and incidents reported to me and experienced by me include throwing objects at cars, at garage doors, onto roofs, at birds and animals and onto driveways as well as random ringing of intercoms and doorbells. Garage doors have been damaged to the extent that they need replacement, in one case at the home of a disabled person.


The gangs are mobile on electric scooters and electric bikes and any attempt at negotiating improved behaviour is met with a stream of abuse and foul language. They are vindictive in targeting people who complain or show distress, with attacks at…


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mcossens
Nov 27, 2025

Hi John, I would of thought the presence of security patrols would of been a deterrent, but understand the security is powerless to intervene, but getting more police presence would be of benefit but given other priorities, I'm sure this will be difficult. Perhaps signage stating estate is security patrolled at the entrances? They did this at Pelican Waters estate but with actual patrols ongoing, and with good results, probably pushing them on to more vulnerable estates, like ours.

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