Penalties for e-scooter and bicycle riders in Dubai

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), if you are e-scooter or bicycle rider, you need to follow certain instructions to ensure safety for yourself and the public.

Recently, the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued an advisory reminding riders of the rules in place when taking e-scooters and bikes on the Dubai Metro.

These regulations ranged from the designated entrance and exit points to making sure the two-wheelers are not blocking other riders’ movement.

إذا كنت مستخدماً للسكوتر الكهربائي أو الدراجة الهوائية، اتّبع الإرشادات المذكورة لضمان تنقّلك المريح على متن #مترو_دبي والوصول إلى وجهاتك في #دبي بسهولة تامة. #راحتك_تهمنا #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات pic.twitter.com/VTNUBaXPSB

— RTA (@rta_dubai) June 15, 2023

Here are three rules to remember, according to the RTA:

Fold your e-scooters and bicycles at Metro Stations
Pass through the wide gate only
Place them in the luggage area in the Metro

In Dubai, more sustainable modes of transport — like e-scooters and bicycles — are highly encouraged; hence, tracks and designated zones are mapped out across the City.

However, safety remains a top priority — and any “dangerous action” could get riders fined.

Here’s the full list of penalties for e-scooter and bicycle riders in Dubai (In UAE Dirhams):

Offense	Penalties
Failure to ride within specified lanes	AED 200
Riding on a road with a speed limit of more than 60kmph	AED 300
Riding dangerously	AED 300
Riding or parking scooters on walking or jogging paths	AED 200
Using an e-scooter without a permit	AED 200
Failure to wear vests or helmets	AED 200
Failure to comply with speed limits	AED 100
Carrying a passenger	AED 300
Failure to adhere to safety requirements	AED 200
Riding a bike that does not meet technical requirements	AED 300
Parking in non-designated spaces or in a way that poses risks or obstructs traffic	AED 200
Failure to comply with instructions on information signs	AED 200
Failure to dismount when on a pedestrian crossing	AED 200
Failure to report an accident	AED 300
Using the lefthand side of the road	AED 200
Riding against traffic	AED 200