Rules for motorised mobility device use
A motorised mobility device is a motorised wheelchair or a mobility scooter.
When using a motorised mobility device outside of the home, for example on a footpath, the person using the device is a pedestrian under the Queensland road rules.
Motorised mobility devices, such as motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters, provide a range of benefits to people with disability and permanent or long-term physical limitations. This includes enabling independent travel and providing a way for people to access employment, essential services, recreation, and to maintain social networks.
Use of a motorised mobility device
When using your motorised mobility device, you must comply with any road rules that apply to pedestrians. You must also abide by the Queensland road rules relating to the use of motorised mobility devices.
You can allow another person with mobility difficulties to use your device. If you do, you must make them aware of the rules relating to the use of these devices.
The person in control of the motorised mobility device must also be capable of safely operating the device and must:
- exercise due care and attention for the safety of others at all times
- use the footpath or nature strips at all times, or if the footpath or nature strip is unsuitable, travel as close as possible to the left or right side of the road. Users should also face oncoming traffic if possible, to do so
- cross a road by the shortest, safest route, not stay on the road longer than needed and use a crossing or lights where available
- travel at a speed no faster than 10km per hour
- not travel on the road alongside more than one other pedestrian or vehicle travelling on the road in the same direction, unless it is necessary to overtake other pedestrians
- comply with other road rules as they apply to pedestrians.
These rules also apply to a registered operator who is a child as there is no minimum age requirement for the registration of these devices. |
Read the motorised mobility device use information sheet (S5164) for more information.