A teenage boy has been charged after he was busted riding an unregistered and unlicensed electric dirt bike in Nerang.
Officers were patrolling Nerang Street around 5pm on November 1, when they observed an electric dirt bike being ridden with a passenger.
“The passenger was seen approaching several closed businesses and appeared to be scoping the premises,” Queensland Police said.
“When police attempted to engage with the pair, the passenger allegedly left the scene on foot, while the rider allegedly accelerated at speed through a car park before coming to a stop on a grassed area where he was arrested”.
The electronic dirt bike was found to be unregistered, uninsured and the rider unlicensed.
The 16-year-old Coomera boy has since been charged with one count each of evade police, driving of a motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicle used on roads must be registered and drive uninsured vehicle.
He is due to reappear at Southport Childrens Court on 26 November, while his electric dirt bike has also been impounded for 90 days.
Chief Superintendent Kylie Rigg said police are continuing to target dangerous and illegal electric bike and electric motorcycle use across the Gold Coast.
“Electric bikes and electric motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular, but they must be ridden responsibly and in accordance with the law,” Chief Superintendent Rigg said.
“Riders who choose to operate unregistered, unlicensed, or modified electric bikes and motorcycles place themselves and others at serious risk of harm.
“These are powerful machines capable of high speeds, and when used illegally, they can cause devastating consequences”.
Investigations are ongoing to identify the passenger involved.
