Dubai Police seize 13,657 e-scooters over traffic violations
Riders face action for using roads, pavements and non-designated areas
Dubai: Dubai Police have confiscated 13,657 electric scooters in the first eight months of the year as part of an intensified crackdown on riders flouting traffic laws and safety regulations.
The seizures were carried out during ongoing traffic campaigns targeting dangerous riding practices that pose risks to both scooter users and other road users. Police said the measures are aimed at preventing accidents that can result in deaths, serious injuries and permanent disabilities.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said field traffic teams are taking strict action against riders who fail to comply with traffic rules, particularly those using roads where speed limits exceed 60km/h despite the availability of designated scooter tracks in many parts of the emirate.
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He stressed that authorities will not tolerate reckless behaviour and will continue to monitor and stop violators across Dubai.
According to Dubai Police, the most common offences include riding against the flow of traffic, using pavements, travelling through commercial markets and narrow alleyways, crossing roads dangerously, weaving between lanes across road dividers, and operating scooters in areas not designated for their use.
“These behaviours pose a direct threat to the lives of riders and other road users,” Brig. bin Suwaidan said.
He also urged riders to comply with all safety requirements, including wearing approved protective helmets and reflective vests, obeying traffic signs, signals and police instructions, and ensuring their scooters meet safety standards.
Police said electric scooters must be equipped with a white front light and reflector, a red rear light and reflector, and fully functional brakes before being used on public routes.
Brig. bin Suwaidan called on riders to act responsibly and avoid behaviour that could endanger themselves or others. He stressed the importance of using designated tracks, adhering to speed limits and following all safety regulations.
“Compliance with the law is not optional,” he said, adding that respecting traffic rules is a fundamental responsibility that helps protect lives and strengthens safety and security across Dubai’s road network.
