Dubai Police has stepped up enforcement against e-scooter riders who breach traffic rules, with field teams authorised to take legal action on the spot against those caught in violation.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said teams would show no tolerance for dangerous riding behaviour. The most common offence being targeted is riding on roads with speed limits above 60 km/h, despite dedicated scooter paths being available across the emirate.
Enforcement teams are also monitoring riders who travel against the flow of traffic, use pavements, cut through commercial markets or narrow alleys, cross roads unsafely, weave between lanes across road dividers, or ride in areas where scooters are not permitted.
Brig. bin Suwaidan set out the safety requirements riders must meet: a helmet conforming to approved specifications, a reflective vest, a white front light and reflector, a red rear light and reflector, and brakes confirmed to be in working order before each ride. Riders are also required to obey traffic signals, road signs, and instructions from police.
“Compliance with the law is not an option, but a fundamental responsibility that contributes to protecting lives and enhancing safety and security on the emirate’s roads,” Brig. bin Suwaidan said in a statement.
Dubai Police framed the campaign as a public safety measure, citing the risk of fatalities, serious injuries, and permanent disabilities resulting from non-compliant riding.
