New regulations on the use of bicycles, electric bikes and other micromobility devices in the Emirate have come into effect.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, announced to implement the provisions of the new regulations.
The new regulations aim to establish the highest standards of safety and security in both regular and electric bicycle use and rental and include the necessary requirements for carrying out these activities, a statement by the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office said.
The regulations will apply to the use and/or supply or rental of bicycles for individuals and companies, and the use of electric bikes, scooters and all micromobility devices on the road or bicycle lanes.
The new regulations come as part of the emirate’s efforts to diversify transport means, and establish an integrated and sustainable system that improves the quality of services, the ITC ermphasised.
The regulations make it mandatory for bicycles and electric bicycles to have a white headlight and a red tail light or a red-light reflector that are necessary while riding at night. They should also have handlebar-mounted sound alert device and smooth brakes.
Manuals of procedures, requirements and regulations for bicycle riding and the use of all micro mobility devices will soon be issued.
Any establishment and operator of bicycle and electric rental services, and their users, will be fined if they violate the rules.
