Abu Dhabi police has warned that it is dangerous and illegal for two people to travel e-scooters.

Abu Dhabi police has warned that it is dangerous and illegal for two people to travel e-scooters.

Now, thousands of residents use these vehicles for work, studies, and go short-distance travel. Abu Dhabi Traffic and Patrols Deputy Head Brig Salem Al Daheri said e-scooters are not toys on which to have a fun ride.

Event about the safety of e-scooters.

The authorities pointed out that the UAE is a civilized country, with strong rules that everyone must abide by and that the authorities cannot allow wrongful behavior on the roads. Many people drive too fast and endanger their own lives and the lives of others, among other vehicles

"While we promote the use of e-scooters - especially because they are eco-friendly - we urge riders to refrain from misbehaving for their own safety and the safety of other road users," said Al-Daheri 

Earlier this month, the Integrated Transport Center (ITC) of the Abu Dhabi Municipality and Transport Department launched a public awareness campaign for cyclists and e-scooter riders to follow safety requirements and instructions while driving.

The Police under the Ministry of Home Affairs want to educate the public about the dangers of e-scooters and how to stay safe. "Monitors residents' social media posts about e-scooter stunts or rash riding and takes necessary action against offenders". ITC said the campaign aims to educate cyclists / e-scooter users about the importance of safe driving and the need to comply with the recently established safety requirements for bicycles and electric bikes.

The Abu Dhabi Authority will publish a manual on the technical conditions and requirements for the use of bicycles and electric bikes, which aims to provide guidance to bicycle and electric bike users.

This includes technical requirements and types of bicycles and electric bikes, and specifies all penalties for non-compliance with guidelines, standards and safety requirements and for non-compliance with roads, lanes and designated areas.  Use of bicycles and electric bikes