A teenager has been charged with 15 offences after allegedly fleeing from police on what appeared to be an e-bike but was legally classified as an unregistered electric motorcycle capable of reaching 75 km/h.
The incident occurred on 24 October in the carpark of Mercer Park in Kedron, where the boy allegedly took off after police attempted to intercept him. According to Queensland Police Service, he then rode through the public space at speeds of up to 50 km/h before heading towards the Kedron Brook Bikeway.
Plain clothes officers conducting proactive patrols in the area arrested the teen shortly afterwards. Police seized the vehicle after discovering it could reach speeds of 75 km/h and had a power output of 2040 watts, placing it well outside the legal parameters for an e-bike.
Further investigation allegedly linked the boy to several dangerous driving complaints previously reported by members of the public.
The teenager was dealt with under the Youth Justice Act for offences including three counts each of driving without a licence, driving an uninsured vehicle and operating an unregistered vehicle. He also faces two counts of failing to wear a motorbike helmet and single counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful driving of a motorbike on public land, driving without due care and attention, and an evasion offence in company.
The arrest forms part of Operation Xray Stamp, which Stafford Police launched in August following complaints from locals about dangerous riding along the Kedron Brook Bikeway. The operation, initially planned as a short-term initiative, has now been extended until Christmas.
Acting Senior Sergeant Adam Hewton said police are working to address community concerns about the illegal use of high-powered devices on the popular bikeway, which is used by families with young children and elderly residents.
He emphasised that many parents don’t realise the serious consequences associated with these vehicles, drawing a comparison to allowing an unlicenced teenager to drive an unregistered car.
Police officers regularly respond to accidents involving these devices, some resulting in significant injuries or death, according to Acting Senior Sergeant Hewton. He stressed that the enforcement action aims to prevent serious injuries and fatalities rather than stop young people from having fun.
The operation includes ongoing engagement and education activities at local high schools alongside the patrol and enforcement measures.
Published 30-October-2025
