Fines Issued to Lime Scooter Users

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Dear Brisbane City Council,

I request to see the total number of fines given to Lime scooter users in the Brisbane City Council area from the period November 16, 2018 - 15 January, 2019. I would also like to see this number from the period 15 January, 2019 - 15 February, 2019.

Yours faithfully,

Elliot

Stephanie Johnson left an annotation ()

Hi Elliot,

Brisbane City Council is covered by the Right to Information Act in Queensland, which is different to the FOI Act for Commonwealth Agencies.

Unlike the Commonwealth Act, generally you are required to include an application fee with your request when making requests under state law. More information on how to make a valid request to Brisbane City Council can be found here

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-co...

Good luck

Steph

BrisbaneRTI, Brisbane City Council

Dear Elliott,

Thank you for your email.

I can confirm for you that Council’s consent specifically relates to the placement of the Lime Scooters on Council land, not the use of the Scooters. In relation to your query regarding the total number of fines given to Lime scooter users, Council has issued zero fines to users of Scooters in the Brisbane City Council area.

Should Council receive complaints about the placement of the Scooters, further enforcement action may be taken. This can include, but is not limited to, oral directions or infringements issued under Council’s Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014. Should complaints be received about the use of the scooters, this would be referred to Queensland Police for their investigation.

Regards,

David Simons
Right to Information and Information Privacy Officer | Council and Committee Liaison Office
City Administration and Governance | BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
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Brisbane Square | Level 23, 266 George Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000
Phone: +61-7-3403 6786 | Fax 07 3334 0043
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