In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), if you are e-scooter or bicycle rider, you need to follow certain instructions to ensure safety for yourself and the public.
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Recently, the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued an advisory reminding riders of the rules in place when taking e-scooters and bikes on the Dubai Metro.
These regulations ranged from the designated entrance and exit points to making sure the two-wheelers are not blocking other riders’ movement.
إذا كنت مستخدماً للسكوتر الكهربائي أو الدراجة الهوائية، اتّبع الإرشادات المذكورة لضمان تنقّلك المريح على متن #مترو_دبي والوصول إلى وجهاتك في #دبي بسهولة تامة. #راحتك_تهمنا #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات pic.twitter.com/VTNUBaXPSB
— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 15, 2023
Here are three rules to remember, according to the RTA:
- Fold your e-scooters and bicycles at Metro Stations
- Pass through the wide gate only
- Place them in the luggage area in the Metro
In Dubai, more sustainable modes of transport — like e-scooters and bicycles — are highly encouraged; hence, tracks and designated zones are mapped out across the City.
However, safety remains a top priority — and any “dangerous action” could get riders fined.
Here’s the full list of penalties for e-scooter and bicycle riders in Dubai (In UAE Dirhams):
Offense | Penalties |
Failure to ride within specified lanes | AED 200 |
Riding on a road with a speed limit of more than 60kmph | AED 300 |
Riding dangerously | AED 300 |
Riding or parking scooters on walking or jogging paths | AED 200 |
Using an e-scooter without a permit | AED 200 |
Failure to wear vests or helmets | AED 200 |
Failure to comply with speed limits | AED 100 |
Carrying a passenger | AED 300 |
Failure to adhere to safety requirements | AED 200 |
Riding a bike that does not meet technical requirements | AED 300 |
Parking in non-designated spaces or in a way that poses risks or obstructs traffic | AED 200 |
Failure to comply with instructions on information signs | AED 200 |
Failure to dismount when on a pedestrian crossing | AED 200 |
Failure to report an accident | AED 300 |
Using the lefthand side of the road | AED 200 |
Riding against traffic | AED 200 |
Source: Khaleej Times