UAE: Ajman bans use of electric scooters on roads, public streets
Last month, it issued an advisory asking riders of e-scooters and two-wheelers to follow rules on the road, warning against the use of unauthorised electric bicycles and scooters.
The advisory was shared alongside a video that showed some violations committe by users of these vehicles such as: riding without appropriate safety gear, going the wrong way on a one-way road and entering a road from an exit and even using a pedestrian crossing.
Across the UAE, authorities repeatedly issue advisories to those who use two-wheelers to discourage violations and make sure they stay safe on the road.
A video released by Abu Dhabi Police on reckless e-scooter driving has sparked conversation among UAE residents around safety, enforcement, and the urgent need for stricter regulations.
The clip showed three people in Kanduras riding e-scooters in areas that are unsuitable. Police urge residents to use e-scooters only in designated safe areas.
It sparked conversation among UAE residents around safety, enforcement, and the urgent need for stricter regulations.
Um Saeed, a long-time resident of Jumeirah in Dubai, recounted a moment when she was nearly hit by an e-scooter while walking to the grocery store. 'The rider came out of nowhere from between two parked cars,' she said. 'I barely had time to move.'
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