Safety & Legal Requirements (Queensland)
Ride With Confidence
At Oceanside Hire, your safety comes first. Every e-bike in our fleet is professionally maintained, checked daily, and prepared to meet Queensland requirements for safe, responsible riding. Whether you're cruising Burleigh, hitting the beach paths, or exploring the coast, you can ride knowing your bike is compliant, safe, and ready for adventure.
Legal Compliance (Queensland)
✔ 250W Continuous Output Motors
Our bikes are powered by legal 250W motors, meeting Queensland’s maximum continuous output limit for e-bikes used on public roads and shared paths.
✔ 25 km/h Assisted Speed Limit
Each bike provides pedal assistance up to 25 km/h, ensuring full compliance with regulated assisted-speed limits under Queensland and Australian standards.
✔ Pedal-Assist Operation (No Illegal Throttles)
Our fleet uses compliant pedal-assist systems with no unrestricted or illegal throttle setups, aligning with EN 15194 e-bike requirements.
Insurance Coverage
Oceanside Hire maintains active public liability insurance to cover approved rental operations across the Gold Coast.
Riders remain responsible for following Queensland road rules and for the condition of the bike during the rental period.
This insurance does not:
Cover personal injury caused by rider misuse
Replace medical insurance
Cover illegal or unsafe riding
Cover deliberate damage, reckless behaviour, or riding outside permitted areas
Rider Responsibilities
For everyones safety, riders must:
Follow all Queensland road rules
Ride at safe speeds around pedestrians
Keep to bike paths where available
Never ride while intoxicated
Secure the bike with the lock provided when unattended
Report any damage immediately
You are responsible for the bike while it is in your care.
Age & Rider Requirements
Minimum rider age: 16+ for solo riders
Riders under 16 may ride as passengers in a child seat under guardian supervision
Helmets are mandatory by law (we provide them free with every rental)
FAQs
Included Safety Gear
Every rental includes:
Australian-standard helmet
Front & rear lights
Security lock
Quick safety briefing
Recommended local routes
We ensure every bike is safe and ready before it leaves our hands.
Damage, Loss & Security
Riders are responsible for:
Negligent or reckless damage
Lost or stolen bikes (if not locked securely)
Riding in prohibited or unsafe areas
Ignoring safety instructions
We’ll always work with you fairly — but all equipment must be returned in the same condition it was rented.
Legal Disclaimer
By renting an Oceanside Hire e-bike, you acknowledge:
You have read and understood the safety guidelines
You will follow Queensland road rules
You accept responsibility for personal safety while riding
You accept responsibility for the bike during the rental period
Oceanside Hire is not liable for injuries resulting from misuse, unsafe riding, intoxication, or failure to follow instructions..
🚫 Strictly No Food Delivery or Courier Use
Oceanside Hire e-bikes are not permitted for any commercial delivery work, including but not limited to:
Uber Eats
DoorDash
Menulog
Deliveroo
Any courier or parcel delivery service
Any form of gig-economy delivery riding
Ride Safe. Ride Legal. Ride Oceanside.
All Oceanside Hire e-bikes are fully compliant with Queensland’s legal requirements for electric bicycles. Our fleet features 250W continuous output motors, pedal-assist operation and a capped 25 km/h assisted speed, making them road-legal for use on bike lanes, shared paths and public roads across the Gold Coast.
Licence is required to ride our e-bikes, and helmets are included with every rental. We complete safety checks before each hire and encourage riders to follow local road rules, ride responsibly and stay aware of pedestrians and traffic at all times.