Over 22,000 Confiscated as Police Target Dangerous Scooter Riding
Commuters riding e-scooters along public roads, between moving vehicles, and through pedestrian corridors across Abu Dhabi and Dubai are facing immediate confiscation as law enforcement agencies step up field operations. Police patrols are actively pulling non-compliant micro-mobility vehicles off designated tracks, pavements, and busy thoroughfares where speed limits exceed 60 km/h.
Daily Commutes Shift as Confiscations Mount Across Emirates
Abu Dhabi Police confiscated 9,237 electric scooters during the first 10 months of 2026 for dangerous riding, riding in forbidden areas, and weaving through car traffic. In Dubai, field traffic teams under Dubai Police seized 13,657 e-scooters over the first eight months of the year for similar breaches, specifically targeting riders on high
Loading more…
