Lime Scooters Brisbane speed limit may be cut amid safety fears

A spate of injuries, and even a death, linked to Lime scooters in Brisbane could trigger action from the state Transport Department.

THE speed limit for electric scooters could be cut following a series of reported injuries on Lime scooters in Brisbane.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey today would not rule out slashing the current 25km/h speed limit, saying the State Government was still monitoring the use of e-scooters.

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He also said the Government was willing to consider varying speed limits, but stressed they did not want to make it confusing for riders.

“Given that this is still a very new way of moving, we’re looking at other jurisdictions and how they do it,” he said.

“If we can make improvements to safety, we will.”

Only last week, a 50-year-old man died in hospital after he fell from a Lime scooter at South Bank, but investigators are looking at whether a heart attack contributed to his fall.

Mr Bailey pointed out Adelaide had performed its trial differently to Brisbane, with a 15km/h speed limit in place.

He urged riders to use common sense and abide by the road rules.

Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said there had been an increase in personal ownership of mobility scooters and mobility devices.

“As the Minister has pointed out, over time reviews take place and if the speed needs to be adjusted, I’m sure that will be considered,” he said.

“The most important part is that we respect each other and we’re courteous towards each other.”