Gold Coast police have charged a teenager after intercepting an unregistered and unlicensed electric dirt bike at Nerang on 1 November.
Around 5pm, officers were patrolling Nerang Street when they observed an electric dirt bike being ridden with a passenger.
The passenger was seen approaching several closed businesses and appeared to be scoping the premises.
When police attempted to engage with the pair, the passenger allegedly left the scene on foot, while the rider allegedly accelerated at speed through a car park before coming to a stop on a grassed area.
The rider was arrested and taken into police custody a short time later.
The electronic dirt bike was found to be unregistered, uninsured and the rider unlicensed. Police further allege he attempted to evade officers.
The 16-year-old Coomera boy has been charged with one count each of evade police, driving of a motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicle used on roads must be registered and drive uninsured vehicle.
He is due to reappear at Southport Childrens Court on 26 November.
The electric dirt bike has been impounded for 90 days as a Type 1 offence under Queensland law.
Police investigations are ongoing to identify the passenger involved.
Chief Superintendent Kylie Rigg said police are continuing to target dangerous and illegal electric bike and electric motorcycle use across the Gold Coast.
"Electric bikes and electric motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular, but they must be ridden responsibly and in accordance with the law," Chief Superintendent Rigg said.
"Riders who choose to operate unregistered, unlicensed, or modified electric bikes and motorcycles place themselves and others at serious risk of harm.
"These are powerful machines capable of high speeds, and when used illegally, they can cause devastating consequences.
"Police across the Gold Coast continue to focus on rider behaviour, helmet compliance, speed, and road safety.
"Our message is simple - ride safe, ride smart, and ride within the law."
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