Abu Dhabi Police confiscate more than 9,000 e-scooters in last 10 months
Police in Abu Dhabi have seized 9,237 e-scooters in the past 10 months across the emirate. The e-scooters were confiscated as part of a crackdown on breaches of the rules that govern their use on public roads, between vehicles, and in areas where they are forbidden. Police posted on Facebook that they had clamped down on “electric scooters violating traffic rules and regulations during 2026, as a…
Abu Dhabi police have confiscated a total of 9,237 e-scooters over the past 10 months, as part of an enforcement crackdown on improper use of the devices on public roads. The seizures came after police highlighted the dangers posed by e-scooters used unsafely, such as without attention to traffic, without helmets, or without safety gear. These safety concerns were underscored by a 97% increase in major e-scooter accidents in 2025, compared to the previous year, jumping from 61 to 120 incidents.
In response to these findings, the Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre has identified specific areas where e-scooters can be legally operated. These include internal roads with speed limits below 40kph, lanes shared by pedestrians and cyclists, and designated cycle lanes for e-scooter riders. However, e-scooters are strictly prohibited on highways with speeds over 60kph, public roads and motorways, and pedestrian lanes.
The police emphasized the importance of responsible e-scooter use to prevent accidents and protect riders and other road users.
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