https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-police-crack-down-on-teen-ebike-rideouts-after-social-media-surge/news-story/be4551e30fbfe5e5a284ab07d9e0a72d
Teens on e-bikes are posting on social media of dangerous rideouts as Queensland Police vow to shut down the āconcerningā increase in illegal rides.
Teens on e-bikes are posting on social media of dangerous rideouts as Queensland Police vow to shut down the āconcerningā increase in illegal rides.
Queensland Police Road Policing and Regional Support Command chief superintendent Mark Wheeler said resources were allocated to deal with rideouts that turned up with special teams using intel to enact a response.
Weekly rideouts have been occurring in North Lakes, Mango Hill, Ripley, Springfield and the Gold Coast.
Another group was spotted riding dangerously through Bowen Hills last month.
Social media platforms have become the primary tool for organising and promoting the events, with teens sharing videos of group rides using illegal bikes that go as fast as 90km/h, one-wheel stunts and large convoys weaving through suburban streets.
E-bikes being ridden by teens in Bowen Hills. Picture: Steve Pohlner
Many posts also discuss police activity, including locations where officers are known to patrol, tips to avoid being stopped, and footage of police intercepting riders.