Abu Dhabi clarifies new rules on electric scooters

Abu Dhabi: Electric bikes with engines operating at 700 watts cannot be ridden without a permit, Abu Dhabi’s transport regulator has said.

Scooters with seats are also not classified as ‘light vehicles’, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport added in a clarification issued through its social media platforms.

‘Light vehicles’ can be used without a specific rider permit. Instead, users can use these light vehicles — which include bikes, scooters without seats, and low-powered electric bikes — on internal roads, and while donning the appropriate personal protective gear.

Vehicle specs

The ITC also specified the requirements for scooters and bikes that can be legally used on Abu Dhabi roads:

Light vehicle regulations

The ITC has previously published other regulations regarding light vehicle use, including the following:

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