<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A Brisbane man has been charged with multiple offences during a police crackdown on illegal </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/e-bikes-sydney-call-for-action-lord-mayor-clover-moore/707cf15c-d69a-444c-8d1e-6d6189dbb85f" rel="" target="_blank" title="e-bikes"><span>e-bikes</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Officers allege the 19-year-old was seen riding an illegal e-bike down Elizabeth Street in the city centre before police flagged him down.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He then attempted to flee on the bike before being arrested, police said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> 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goULFa"><span>He was stopped and detained by an officer on foot shortly after.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/brisbane-news-man-charged-with-multiple-offences-police-crackdown-on-illegal-ebikes/52c61598-53eb-4309-8f9b-d77378e886b9" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A search of his belongings then allegedly uncovered a used pipe.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The man was charged with seven offences including one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle, assault of a police officer, driving an uninsured vehicle and possessing dangerous drugs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He will face Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 6.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The incident took place during an inner-city patrol in Brisbane to "detect and deter" the use of illegal e-bikes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>E-bikes in Queensland must not have an electric motor which allows speeds in excess of 25km/h.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If it does not meet this requirement, it must qualify and registered as a motorbike.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/rich-choup-murder-contract-crew-sought-over-death-torture-incidents-in-nsw-queensland/7270a0e4-7d13-4f62-bea1-39d74cb95ec7" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Victims of deadly 'contract crew' worked for drug gang, police say</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>North Brisbane District Inspector Peta Comadira warned e-bike riders should ensure their devices are compliant before taking them on the roads.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Some e-bikes exceed speed limits and are classified as motorbikes, meaning they require registration, insurance, and a licence," Comadira said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We encourage owners of these devices to take these rules seriously and be informed about the road classification of their vehicle.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Officers will continue to run targeted operations to continue to improve safety and compliance."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 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