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If you want to enjoy the freedom of riding an e-scooter, you need to learn about the necessary regulations and requirements. You should also learn about age, safety requirements, and the penalties for non-compliance. These are just a few of the important things you should know before getting an e scooter in Dubai.

E-scooter use in the UAE is a growing concern, especially for pedestrians. RTA officials have begun to study the impact of the E-scooters in the market and are now considering regulations for these vehicles. The RTA has recently issued guidelines for e-scooter rental companies. Also recommended effective solutions for all parties involved – riders, pedestrians, and other vehicles. 

The UAE’s e-scooter safety campaign is designed to educate riders about their rights and responsibilities as road users. The goal is to prevent fatalities and traffic accidents by ensuring that riders follow the regulations for e-scooter use. However, the initial regulations are put into effect.  Even though, the RTA is still examining the impact of E-scooters on road safety and traffic. This campaign is likely to include regulations aimed at both the use of e-scooters and bicycles on Dubai roads.

Minimum Age for E-Scooter License in Dubai

In order to use an e-scooter in Dubai, riders must have a driving license. However, the RTA has released the initial details of the license. As mentioned earlier, riders must be over the age of 16 to get a license. They are also not allowed to ride a scooter if they are under the age of 16.

Safety Regulations for e-scooter riders:

The regulations for e-scooter riders in Dubai require that all e-scooter riders adhere to safety standards. This includes wearing a helmet and using a functional braking system. Riders are also required to wear reflective clothing and install bright white or red front and rear reflectors. They are also required to adhere to the guidelines imposed by the RTA on how to ride safely. This means that the e-scooter operator must provide the riders with relevant training to be safe on the road.

General Terms & Conditions for E-Scooter Riding in Dubai:

• Person must have at least 16 years of age
• Must wear safety shoes and appropriate protective gears
• Should park e-scooters in designated locations
• Should not block pedestrian ways and other vehicles
• Maintain a safe distance between other e-scooters, cycles, and other vehicles (ideally 15 meters)
• Do not overload or carry items on e-scooters that affects the balance of it
• Not to carry passengers
• Follow traffic signs, warnings, road markings, etc.
• Not to use headsets on both ears
• Irrespective of damage caused, inform the accident to authority
• Adhere to general safety rules while riding
• Use appropriate clothing and shoes while riding
• Get down from e scooter at pedestrian crossings and follow rules
• Not to do reckless driving that may harm others
• Ride the scooter only in designated lines – not to use other areas

Technical Specifications of E Scooters in Dubai UAE

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) regulates the use of e-scooters in the UAE. To operate legally, e-scooters must meet certain technical specifications. They must have fully functioning wheels and brakes on both sides. Furthermore, they must meet other technical specifications and standards set by the RTA.

The regulations also stipulate the technical specifications of e-scooters and bikes. According to Executive Council Resolution 13: e-scooters and bikes must be equipped with a white headlight, red and reflective light at the rear, a horn on the steering arm, and brakes on the front and back tires. Riders must also wear reflective gear at night and on public roads.

Following are the technical specs in general:

• Approved specification of e scooter by authorities
• Headlights and rear lights must be working
• The horn should be on T Bar (Handlebar)
• Tyres must be roadworthy
• Both front and back wheels must be functioning
• E Scooter manufacturing must match climatic conditions of the UAE
• Specifications must match with standards specified by authorities
• Speed should not cross 20kmph

The new rules also require a safety vehicle to accompany riders in groups. Moreover, safety vehicle drivers must get training in approved training programs and ideally must maintain a minimum distance of 15 meters from bicycles. Those who fail to obtain a license and approval will be fined by authorities.

In addition to licensing regulations, riders must also follow RTA parking regulations. Electric scooters should not obstruct pedestrians, parking spaces, or public parking. Any of these violations can result in a fine of 200 dirhams. You should immediately report any violations to the competent authorities. If you’re under 18 years of age, be sure to contact the authorities if you ever have an accident.

Also, Read

• Penalty and Fines for E Scooter Riding in Dubai
• What is the Maximum Speed Allowed for E-Scooter in Dubai?

The price range of sustainable city villas in Sharjah is AED 1.3 Million To 2.5 Million.  The pricing is based on the area of the villa and the number of bedrooms.   The specialties and facilities are multiple in number.  First of all, these all are Solar-powered smart homes.  These residents have bio-domes for vertical farming and different community farming facilities.  Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities, driverless shuttle services, and a waste – to – energy biogas plant are some other features.  These Eco-Friendly villas at Al Rahmania in Airport Road are the first of their kind in Sharjah.

The total project cost of the villa project is nearly AED 2 Billion.  The aim of these types of villas is a net-zero energy community like the expo 2020 venue or even more.  The villa community will reduce energy consumption and carbon emission by fifty percent.

The total number of villas that are ready in the first batch is 280 in number.  Residents can occupy these from 2022 March end as per the information from Diamond Developers – who are making it for Shurooq.  

Moreover, the facility is located in nearly 7.2 million square feet of land and has a school, a community mall, vertical farms, electric self-driving vehicles that are shuttle services for residents, etc.  Being the first of its kind, the developers are offering service charge exemption for the first five years.

Net-zero energy community

The facilities of the villa project are aimed to attain a net-zero energy development with maximum solar energy usage and avoiding fossil fuels.  All the villas will have solar long-life solar panels to produce sufficient electricity for the villa.  Also, each villa will have a utility plot that is fitted with a biogas facility.  With this, all the waste from the community will be used to produce electricity.  All the villas are engineering marvel that reduces carbon emission and are eco-friendly.

The biogas project will complete in the near future.  Whereas to ensure food security, a green belt with vertical farming is in the middle of the community for ensuring food security of construction.

Vertical Farming

A system of soilless vertical farming is there to grow fruit and vegetables inside the domes using hydroponics.  Each square meter is having 48 planting pots.  Also, the main cultivation here will be lettuce, radish, baby spinach, etc.  These vertical farms are made with special trays.  Sufficient light will be ensured to have apt growth of each farming plant at different seasons.  Also, water supply through special pipes will be provided all the time.  This type of cultivation is expected to save the cost of production by 95% as per experts and developers.  Initially, the aim is to produce 50 tons of fresh food products in a year.  The system will help society to learn the process of growing food and consuming fresh food.

Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority in the emirate of the United Arab Emirates is called VARA.  This will monitor, control and regulate all kinds of Virtual Asset and Cryptocurrency related businesses in UAE.  The authority will be issuing licenses to individuals and firms for conducting virtual asset-based transactions and business.  It will be also responsible for the promotion and development of intellectual property and virtual assets activities in the country.

Who Controls VARA?

Dubai World Trade Centre Authority will be the parent company of VARA ( Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ). The aim of the new entity is to protect investors in the virtual asset business.  It will also establish international norms for controlling the sector.

The new law to regulate virtual assets is the first one of its kind in the country.  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai approved the law in March 2022.  As per his highness – the law is for UAE to participate in designing the future of virtual assets globally.

The ultimate authority to control all financial transactions and business in the UAE including digital and virtual assets is UAE’s Central Bank.

How does VARA work?

UAE will provide the most advanced system for the virtual asset ecosystem for the governance, organization, and also, security of the assets and investors.

VARA will issue licenses to Individuals and Firms to serve as virtual assets service providers.  This is to make sure that the personal data of the beneficiaries are safe.

This will also monitor various aspects of the Virtual Asset market such as management and operation of the virtual asset platform.  It will also regulate and oversee custody, transfer, exchanges, etc. of all kinds of virtual assets including cryptocurrencies.

VARA aims to act as a global leader in the segment and will serve as a central custodial authority for the virtual assets-based industry.

Those who violate guidelines including agents and licensed companies will be liable for financial penalties and suspension of service.  There may be cancellation of service license too in the case of severe violations.

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority License

As per the new law, anyone in the United Arab Emirates needs to get a license to operate a virtual asset business or to provide service related to it.  Moreover anyone who violates the law will be liable for hefty fines and imprisonment or both together.

Fine for VARA law violation

The minimum Fine for VARA law violations is AED 200,000.  This may go up to 5 million in certain cases.  Also, there is a clause of imprisonment as well.  This will be a minimum of 6 months in prison.