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Dubai Police issue safety warning after four scooter riders killed in emirate this year
Dubai Police have called for caution when travelling on scooters or crossing the road after the force announced 13 deaths involving jaywalkers and e-scooter riders in the first five months of 2025.
Nine jaywalkers died while crossing roads in non-designated areas and four scooter riders have been killed since January.
More than 15,000 e-scooters were confiscated by police in the same period, while more than 28,000 incidents of jaywalking were recorded across the city.
'The force issued 28,027 offences for jaywalkers caught crossing motorways and confiscated 15,029 electric scooters for not following traffic rules,' said Maj Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, acting assistant commander-in-chief for operations at Dubai Police. He said the scooter riders had been stopped after travelling in non-designated lanes, and for not wearing safety vests or helmets.
Ministry of Interior figures show Dubai Police issued 35,233 fines for jaywalkers in 2024.
Maj Al Mazrouei said this indicated that many people still endanger others by acting recklessly on the roads.
'Jaywalkers and misusing scooters are among the biggest challenges [in terms of road safety], especially in populated areas,' he said.
Under-16s are not allowed to use an electric bike or e-scooter on Dubai roads and anyone riding an e-scooter must have a permit from the Road and Transport Authority.
'Traffic safety is a joint responsibility. Breaching traffic laws can cause accidents," said Maj Al Mazrouei.
Police said a Dh300 ($80) fine will be imposed on those caught riding dangerously on electric bikes or e-scooters, or travelling on roads reserved for cars with a speed limit exceeding 60kph.
In the UAE, jaywalkers can be fined Dh400 and drivers who do not give way to pedestrians at zebra crossings could receive a Dh500 fine and six black points on their licence. Dubai Police urged the public to report offenders by logging on to their app or by calling 901.
