New rules for personal mobility devices, E-scooters and E-skateboards:
On Tuesday, new rules and increased fines for e-scooters and other personal mobility devices such as e-skateboards came into force.
Rosewood Police OIC, Sgt Travis Ehrich said these devices were a fantastic way to get around, however there are some rules that must be followed to keep everyone safe.
“The change include reduced speed limits of 12 kilometres per hour on footpaths and shared paths. With the existing 25 kilometre per hour limit retained on other infrastructure such as bike paths, lanes and local streets.
“Speed over the set limits will attract new fines from $143 to $575.
“Other fine increases include hand held mobile phone use (a fine of $1,078) and driving on prohibited roads (a fine of $172).
“The campaign also aims to raise awareness about helmet use with fines of $143 and doubling of $143 where appropriate.
“Further rules about parking and drink riding are being considered and will be announced in the new year.”
In court
Between October 24 and 29, Rosewood Police, the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch, the Ipswich Child Protection and Investigation Unit and the Ipswich Tactical Crime Squad executed a series of search warrants in the Rosewood, Walloon and Thagoona areas.
The search warrants related to armed robbery, fraud, unlawful use of motor vehicles and drug possession.
Multiple persons were arrested and charged as a result.
On October 26, as a result of a search warrant being executed, a significant quantity of dangerous drugs was located and seized at a Thagoona address. A Thagoona man, 42, was arrested and charged with possession of dangerous drugs and drug utensil and will appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court. Another man, 39, from the same address was charged with possession of utensils and will appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court.
Also on October 26, as a result of a search warrant being executed, a Rosewood man, 23, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of fraud and two counts of being in possession of stolen vehicles and will appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on the November 23.
On October 27 as a result of a search warrant being executed at a Walloon address police from Ipswich CIB arrested and charged a Walloon woman, 25, with the attempted armed robbery of another woman. The Walloon woman was further charged with possession of dangerous drugs and ammunition and was remanded in custody.
Also on October 27, as a result of a search warrant being executed at a Rosewood address, police from Laidley CPIU arrested and charged a juvenile male with the trespass and damage of a school in Laidley. The juvenile was dealt with in accordance with the Youth Justice Act.
Rosewood Station Counter Hours:
Rosewood Station’s Administration Officer, Cheryl, will be present during the usual hours of Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Ph: 3437 2670 or E: Rosewood.Station@police.qld.gov.au
