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 over 9,000 electric scooters in the past ten months, as part of a crackdown on illegal use of the vehicles on public roads. The scooters were taken following breaches of traffic rules, including riding on public roads, between vehicles, and in unauthorized areas. Police announced the crackdown on Facebook, stating that the scooters pose a danger to users and other road users due to dangerous behaviors like not paying attention to traffic, not wearing helmets, and not wearing safety gear.
A recent study by Al Wathba Insurance and RoadSafetyUAE revealed a 97% increase in major e-scooter accidents in 2025 compared to the previous year, jumping from 61 to 120 cases. Additionally, a perception study found that 93% of UAE residents witness e-scooter riders behaving unsafely or recklessly, and 90% feel unsafe due to the way e-scooters are used.
E-scooters are only permitted in areas designated by the Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi. These include internal roads with speed limits less than 40kph, lanes shared by pedestrians and cyclists, and cycle lanes specifically designated for cyclists and e-scooter riders. However, e-scooters cannot be used on highways with a speed limit of 60kph or higher, public roads and motorways, and pedestrian lanes.
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