WATCH: Abu Dhabi police fines riders for breaking safety rules

During the campaign, representatives of the Abu Dhabi Police and the Municipal and Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), the emirate’s public transport regulator, distributed flyers and safety gear. The regulations are also displayed on public buses, bus stops and other public places and social media platforms.

Brigadier General Mohammed Dhahi Al Himiri, Director of Traffic and Patrol, Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the importance of obeying traffic rules to ensure the safety of all road users. He also urged riders to only choose authorized vehicle types, which does not apply to electric scooters with fixed seats. In fact, only bicycles and scooters without seats – whether manual or electric – can be used on designated Abu Dhabi roads. In all cases, riders must not bring rear seat riders.

Riders must also reduce speed when passing through congested areas and must avoid driving in the opposite direction of traffic flow when using internal roads. For their own safety, they must also wear bicycle helmets and reflective jackets.

The transport authority had earlier announced a series of violations and the penalties that would apply, including fines ranging from Dh200 to Dh500.

• Make sure to wear a bicycle helmet and reflective jacket when riding a bicycle or scooter.

• Only use lanes dedicated to bicycles and scooters and avoid driving in the wrong direction.

• Do not drive faster than 20 kilometers per hour on the road.

• Avoid back seat riders, which can unbalance small vehicles.

• Do not carry heavy objects to maintain balance while riding.

• Avoid using noise-isolating headphones or binaural earpieces so you can focus on the road.

• Obey all applicable traffic rules and regulations.

Dh500 fine for these violations

• Riding on unauthorized roads and areas, including on main roads or walking and running tracks used for vehicles

• Riding on the shoulder of the road on a motorway or on a road with a speed of over 40 km/h

These violations are subject to a fine of Dh200

• Cycling on main roads

• Driving in the wrong direction, or ignoring traffic signs

• not wearing a protective helmet

• Riding in dark areas without a jacket or reflective clothing

• Park bicycles or e-scooters in non-designated spaces in a way that impedes the movement of vehicles or pedestrians

• Secure bicycles and e-scooters to street lights or road signs

• Not to pedestrians at intersections and sidewalks

• not slowing down at a crosswalk, or riding across a crosswalk without getting off a bicycle or e-scooter

• Riding in an unsafe manner in current weather conditions

• Seize another moving vehicle while riding

• Cycling and e-scooters on running tracks and walking paths in areas with dedicated bike lanes

• Riders with a rear seat unless the bike is equipped with equipment and safety gear

• Carry heavy objects that interfere with the balance of the vehicle

• Use a siren that disturbs other road users

• Failure to install white headlights, red night lights or reflectors, red taillights attached to the brakes, or bicycle horn attached to the handlebars