Kit BashirUnixbigot@aus.social
Oct 27, 2026, 1:27 AMSome details of Queensland’s new “micromobility is bad for billionaires” e-bike laws.
* Bikes that dont have a sticker certifying compliance with EUllshootyoureyeout standard 666 are illegal and subject to seizure (power and speed limits, and throttle must cut out over 6kmh)
* if you bike has no sticker you can have it inspected for $70 but if it does not comply it’s for the crusher as “any compliance modification could be easily reversed”
* conversely non-compliant e-scoooters MAY be modified by firmware or hardware to remain compliant, since everyone knows you can’t hack a scooter
* because fuck you, that why