Dubai Police seized 383 electric scooters and motorbikes in the first 18 days of Ramadan, according to an official statement.
The items were taken after violations of road rules, including not wearing a helmet or reflective clothing and riding on unauthorised paths and roads.
Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs said Dubai Police aim to spread awareness among all road users on correct traffic culture and to reduce the number of traffic accidents in the emirate.
Dubai Police seize scooters
Major General Al Ghaithi said 383 motorcycles and electric scooters were seized. He reiterated that users of these forms of transport must:
- Adhere to the roads and paths on which they are allowed to ride
- Respect traffic laws
- Wear a helmet
- Wear a reflective vest
- Install a bright, reflective white light at the front of the bicycle
- Install a bright, reflective red light at the back
- Have working brakes
He called on bike drivers to adhere to traffic rules and instructions, and to adhere to the roads and paths on which driving is permitted, as well as to adhere to all security and safety requirements, guidelines and regulations referred to in the areas in which driving is permitted to ensure the protection of people.
Major General Al Ghaithi asked people in the city to report dangerous behaviours through the ‘Police Eye’ service via the Dubai Police app, or by calling the ‘We are all police’ service on 901.
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