During the month of Ramadan, Dubai Police seized a total of 383 motorcycles and electric scooters due to negligence and non-compliance with riding rules in designated areas, along with other violations. Authorities reported various infractions, including riding in unauthorized locations, failure to wear helmets or reflective vests, lacking proper lighting equipment, and inadequate brake systems.
In a press statement, Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs, reiterated Dubai Police’s commitment to promoting awareness and traffic culture among road users. This initiative aims to curb wrongful behaviors, reduce traffic accidents, and minimize human losses on the roads.
Last October, Dubai Police revealed alarming statistics, with five fatalities and 29 injuries resulting from e-scooter accidents in 2023 alone. Over the span of eight months, authorities issued more than 10,000 fines to riders for traffic violations.
In Dubai, fines of up to Dh300 are levied on e-scooter riders who endanger their own lives or others. With e-scooters increasingly becoming a favored mode of transport among residents, the police have been actively enforcing regulations. On average, approximately 1,250 fines were issued each month last year for improper usage of these vehicles.
Dubai Police emphasized several traffic safety rules, including avoiding roads with speeds exceeding 60kmph, adhering to a maximum speed limit of 20kmph in residential areas and beaches, respecting traffic lights and road signs, refraining from carrying an additional person on e-bikes, parking in designated areas only, dismounting at pedestrian crossings, and never riding against traffic.