Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have warned e-scooter riders as they launch a new Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit. The initiative is designed to enforce safety regulations, raise awareness, and curb violations on cycling and e-scooter tracks. With a growing number of personal mobility devices on the roads, the authorities are ramping up efforts to ensure that riders comply with safety protocols and reduce accidents, aiming for zero fatalities in the coming years.
Mustafa Aldah, a road safety and traffic expert and founder of MA Traffic Consulting, emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating that it would not only “send a message to the public” but also raise awareness about the safe use of bicycles and e-scooters.
He expressed hope that the new unit could eventually reduce e-scooter-related fatalities to zero, asserting that “saving lives is a priority for everyone.”
The unit will monitor compliance with traffic regulations and ensure that riders follow safety protocols on dedicated cycling and e-scooter tracks. According to Aldah, this initiative is crucial for protecting cyclists and e-scooter users, who often face a higher risk of injury due to improper usage or non-compliance with safety standards.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the RTA, and Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, recently met to discuss the implementation of this initiative and reviewed the progress of the Dubai Traffic Safety Strategy 2022–2026. The strategy aims for a significant reduction in traffic fatalities, with a target of “Zero Fatalities” to establish Dubai as a global benchmark for road safety.
As part of their continued efforts to improve road safety, RTA and Dubai Police are expanding enforcement measures. In 2024, they recorded over 40,000 violations related to bicycles and e-scooters, while delivery motorcycles and pedestrians were also a focus for monitoring. Additionally, authorities impounded more than 54,000 personal mobility devices as part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with road safety regulations.
The meeting also discussed broader initiatives, such as improving pedestrian safety, enhancing road engineering in high-risk areas, and developing of smart traffic management systems. These initiatives form part of Dubai’s ambitious Roads and Transport Plan 2030, which includes major upgrades to key roads, expansion of public transport services, and the implementation of smart traffic systems to improve traffic flow and safety across the city.
(Source: RTA)
