The UAE government has recently introduced new rules and regulations for e-scooters. These new rules and regulations govern the usage of e – scooters in designated zones. The RTA has also released guidelines for private e – scooter users as well as those who rent them. The following are some important details to keep in mind when using an e-scooter.
| Sl No | Violation / Non – Compliances | Fine AED |
| 1 | Riding on non – designated paths | 200 |
| 2 | Riding E Scooter for more than the specified speed | 300 |
| 3 | E Scooter riding that endangers others | 300 |
| 4 | Leaving or Riding e – scooters in joggers’ path | 200 |
| 5 | Usage of other types of e – scooter not specified by RTA | 200 |
| 6 | Riding without safety equipment and jacket specified | 200 |
| 7 | Non compliance of speed speciied | 200 |
| 8 | Carrying a passenger | 300 |
| 9 | Not complying with safety and security guidelines | 200 |
| 10 | Not meeting technical specifications required for e scooter | 300 |
| 11 | Stopping on non-designated area or endangering others | 200 |
| 12 | Failure to comply with road signs and warnings | 200 |
| 13 | Riding of e scooter by a person below 12 years of age without being accompanied by a person of 18 years or more | 200 |
| 14 | Not getting off from e scooter at pedestrian crossings | 200 |
| 15 | Not notifying Police or authories when meeting accident | 300 |
| 16 | Using the roadside by e -scooter rider while charging | 200 |
| 17 | Riding against the direction of traffic | 200 |
| 18 | Stopping or riding that halts lane usage | 300 |
| 19 | Towing the bike with any vehicle or overloading it | 300 |
| 20 | Failure to attain Authority approval for group riding (per person) | 200 |
| 21 | Training individuals by incompetent person (per person) | 100 |
Penalty and Fines for E Scooter Riding in Dubai
Also, for more clarifications and details if required, you may contact the RTA office at 800 90 90. There is an email contact also. Those who want to get clarifications by email, please write to : ask@rta.ae. And also, on RTA website, there is a chatbot that is live 24×7 with selectable service agents.
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