Dubai Police impound more than 13,000 e-scooters in campaign against reckless riding | The National

E-scooter speeds are capped at 20kph on designated routes in Dubai. The NationalShow caption: E-scooter speeds are capped at 20kph on designated routes in…Exceeding speed limits and flouting traffic rules will result in legal action, public warnedThe NationalSeptember 03, 2026

Dubai Police have confiscated 13,657 e-scooters this year as part of a crackdown on riders flouting traffic rules.

E-scooters are restricted to 20kph on designated routes, with riders required to be at least 16 years old and hold a valid RTA permit.

Major e-scooter accidents in the UAE nearly doubled in 2025, rising 97 per cent from 61 to 120 cases compared with the previous year.

Some e-scooters have been illegally modified to reach speeds of up to 120kph, prompting authorities to pursue tougher legislation, including holding parents accountable.