{
  "id": 17959846,
  "title": "UAE sets minimum age of 15 for e-scooter riders under new traffic rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/uae-sets-minimum-age-of-15-for-e-scooter-riders-under-new-traffic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T11:41:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/uae-sets-minimum-age-of-15-for-e-scooter-riders-under-new-traffic-rules-1.500734236"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dubai: The UAE has set a minimum age of 15 for obtaining an electric scooter riding permit from January 1, 2027, under new traffic regulations that also require permits, registration and stricter safety standards for personal mobility devices. From January 1, 2027. The new executive regulations also prohibit riders from using roads designated for motor vehicles, restricting them to routes…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}