Dubai police has urged bicycle riders to strictly adhere to traffic guidelines and to only use designated roads and paths.
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Dubai Police have impounded over 640 bicycles and e-scooters following a surge in traffic violations by riders. The crackdown, part of a wider campaign to improve road safety, aims to deter dangerous behaviour that puts both riders and pedestrians at risk.
Common offences included speeding, failure to wear safety gear, riding against traffic, and disregarding pedestrian crossings. Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs Dubai Police Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi emphasized the importance of obeying traffic laws to protect all road users.
The police force issued a stern warning to cyclists and scooter riders to prioritize safety and adhere to regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
Here are some rules to keep in mind in case you're planning to get around the city on an e-scooter or bicycle:
RTA has also mentioned some of the designated e-scooter and cycle tracks.
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RTA also plans to open more cycling tracks by 2025 in the following areas:
- Algeria Street Track
- Hessa Street Track
- Track near Al Mizhar Area
- Tunis – Al Nahda street track, from Al Khawaneej to Al Mamzar
- Track from Al Khawaneej to Saih Al Salam
- Al Quoz Creative Zone Track
- Mushrif Track next to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan street
- Track from Jumeirah to Al Khail Road
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