Police have charged two teens following an e-bike crash in Kangaroo Point on 23 January.
Around 1.20pm, it is alleged a now 16-year-old boy rode an e-motorcycle in the Clem 7 tunnel and crashed.
He was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
It is further alleged the boy was part of a group of juveniles riding e-devices throughout inner Brisbane shortly before the crash.
No other physical injuries were reported to police.
On 29 January, Brisbane City Tactical Crime Squad conducted a search warrant at a Scott Road address in Herston where an alleged non-compliant e-bike and phone were seized.
A 15-year-old Herston boy has since been charged with one count each of publishing material about particular offending behaviour 'post and boast' offence, unlicenced driving, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving an insured vehicle.
He was dealt with by police under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Police also conducted a second search warrant on 1 February at a Wexford Street address in Kenmore Hills where a second alleged non-compliant e-bike was seized.
A 16-year-old boy, the alleged rider who crashed in the Clem 7, was later charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicenced driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, and driving an uninsured vehicle.
He was dealt with by police under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
North Brisbane District Inspector Matt Blunn says the most recent bike seizures send a strong message to parents and riders that if someone commits an offence on Brisbane roads, the law enforcement repercussions will follow them back home.
"Every guardian and rider have an important obligation to ensure any device ridden is compliant and being used in a safe manner."
"It is deeply concerning to see instances of these devices, some classified as unregistered electric motorcycles, being driven on any road, let alone a major arterial, by juveniles."
"Ignorance is not an excuse when it comes to road safety."
"Police take all reports of these offences seriously will continue to enforce, engage and educate riders and guardians on e-mobility device safety."
"If you don't follow the law, expect police to come knocking at your door."
To learn more about e-mobility device compliance and safety requirements visit E-bikes and E-scooters | StreetSmarts – Queensland Government.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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