Dubai Police seize more than 400 e-scooters and e-bikes in road safety campaign

Dubai Police have seized over 400 e-scooters, e-bikes, and bicycles in a road safety campaign targeting unsafe riding practices and traffic rule violations in the Gold Souk area. The initiative, conducted by the Naif Police Station, resulted in the confiscation of 300 e-scooters, 50 e-bikes, and 58 bicycles. Police emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, using designated paths, and wearing protective gear.

Brig Omar Ashour, director of Naif Police Station, stressed the need for increased traffic awareness to reduce accident risks. The campaign provided safety equipment to approximately 932 people in the area. Previously, Dubai Police confiscated 13,657 e-scooters for dangerous riding in the first month of the year, with e-scooters restricted to 20kph on designated routes.

Data from the Ministry of Interior revealed a 97% increase in major e-scooter accidents in 2025 compared to the previous year, rising from 61 to 120. A perception study by Al Wathba Insurance and RoadSafetyUAE found that 93% of UAE residents witnessed unsafe e-scooter behavior, with 90% feeling unsafe due to improper usage. In Dubai, riders must possess a permit issued by the Roads and Transport Authority, limiting riding to specific areas such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Internet City, and others.

Rules include requiring a helmet, reflective clothing, no passengers, and adhering to a maximum speed of 20kph. Riders must not use mobile phones or dual headsets, leave scooters in designated parking areas, maintain safe distances from pedestrians, and avoid reckless operation.