<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A parliamentary inquiry has recommended the </span><a href="http://www.9news.com.au.queensland" rel="" target="" title="Queensland"><span>Queensland</span></a><span> government soften its ebike reforms including limiting its controversial 10km/h speed limit to high pedestrian areas.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/ebikes-queensland-new-legislation-picked-apart-in-council-submissions/bd5d665f-9e68-4b07-9446-e61daa0564f4" rel="" target="" title="proposed legislation introduced to combat community safety concerns"><span>proposed legislation introduced to combat community safety concerns</span></a><span> required e-bike and e-scooter riders to be over 16 years old and hold a driver's licence, and would limit speeds on shared pathways to 10km/h.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A parliamentary committee has today made a series of recommendations, including that the speed limit of 10km/h only apply to footpaths in high pedestrian areas, and a limit of 15km/h apply to shared paths when the rider is within 10 metres of a pedestrian.</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> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/hantavirus-updates-more-cases-of-virus-possible-but-risk-is-low-leading-health-body-says/6029ebdb-938a-457b-804c-ed057615fd57"><strong><span>More cases of hantavirus possible but risk is 'low', WHO says</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Brisbane City Council CEO Kerrie Freeman was among those concerned that the 10km/h speed limit on shared paths would push more e-mobility riders onto the road and could pose issues with balance, while the RACQ called the measure "unnecessary".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The committee signed off on the age restriction but recommended an exemption to the licensing rule be made to ensure people who do not hold a driver's license due to disability, medical condition or age but who can still ride safely, are able to do so.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Disability advocates had raised concerns that the legislation could prevent people with disability, particularly young people, from taking part in active transport and public life.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/ebikes-queensland-legislation-speed-limits-licensin-parliamentary-committee-news/12af3e6b-d6ab-4020-8061-6c494ae370ac" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Also recommended was a broadening of the definition of compliant emobility devices, exemptions for some modified and adaptive devices and an assurance scheme to provide a state-wide mechanism for certifying and labelling compliant bikes.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The RACQ, bicycle groups, disability advocates and a number of south-east Queensland councils had taken issue with aspects of the bill in its original form.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The government now has three months to consider the recommendations.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive 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