Police have laid charges against two teenagers following a crash involving an e-motorcycle in the Clem 7 tunnel at Kangaroo Point last month.
According to Queensland Police Service media, the incident occurred around 1.20pm on 23 January when a 16-year-old boy allegedly rode an e-motorcycle through the tunnel and crashed. The rider was transported to hospital with minor injuries, and no other injuries were reported.
Police allege the teenager was part of a group of juveniles riding e-devices throughout inner Brisbane shortly before the crash occurred.
The incident prompted search warrants at two residential addresses in the following weeks. On 29 January, officers from the Brisbane City Tactical Crime Squad executed a warrant at a Scott Road property in Herston, where they seized a non-compliant e-bike and a mobile phone.
A 15-year-old Herston boy was subsequently charged with publishing material about particular offending behaviour (known as a ‘post and boast’ offence), unlicenced driving, and driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. He was dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
A second search warrant was conducted on 1 February at a Wexford Street address in Kenmore Hills, resulting in the seizure of another allegedly non-compliant e-bike.
The 16-year-old involved in the Clem 7 crash was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicenced driving, and driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. He was also dealt with under Youth Justice Act provisions.
North Brisbane District Inspector Matt Blunn said the seizures send a clear message to both parents and young riders about the consequences of road offences.
“Every guardian and rider have an important obligation to ensure any device ridden is compliant and being used in a safe manner,” Inspector Blunn said in the police statement.
He expressed concern about juveniles operating devices classified as unregistered electric motorcycles on major roads, describing such behaviour as “deeply concerning”.
Inspector Blunn warned that police take these offences seriously and will continue enforcement, engagement and education efforts regarding e-mobility device safety, stating that those who break the law can expect police to follow up.
Information about e-mobility device compliance and safety requirements is available through the Queensland Government’s StreetSmarts website.
Anyone with information about similar incidents can contact Policelink through the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Published 19-February-2026
