Dubai Police Seize 408 Scooters and Bicycles: during a road safety campaign in the Gold Souq area, with authorities taking legal action against riders who violated traffic rules.

The campaign was conducted by Naif Police Station in cooperation with the General Department of Traffic. Dubai Police said the operation focused on unsafe riding practices that could put riders, pedestrians and other road users at risk.

Dubai Police Seize 408 Scooters and Bicycles: What Dubai Police seized

According to the official announcement issued on October 5, 2026, the campaign resulted in the seizure of:

  • 300 electric scooters

  • 50 electric bicycles

  • 58 bicycles

That brings the total to 408 vehicles.

Dubai Police said legal action was taken against riders who failed to comply with traffic rules.

The campaign took place in the Gold Souq area within the jurisdiction of Naif Police Station, making the enforcement particularly relevant to people using scooters and bicycles in one of Dubai's busy commercial districts.

Why Dubai Police launched the campaign

The operation was not limited to enforcement. Dubai Police combined traffic monitoring with awareness activities aimed at improving riding behaviour and reducing the possibility of accidents and injuries.

Authorities reminded scooter and bicycle users to follow traffic regulations, use designated paths and wear appropriate protective equipment. Police also warned that riding in areas not intended for scooters and bicycles can create confusion for motorists and increase accident risks.

932 people received road-safety awareness

The campaign also included a community-awareness component.

Dubai Police said 932 people benefited from the awareness activities. Safety equipment and supplies were distributed to some workers in the area to encourage safer practices.

The message from Dubai Police was clear: safe riding is not only about avoiding enforcement action but also about protecting riders, pedestrians and other people using Dubai's roads and paths.

Dubai e-scooter rules riders should know

The latest enforcement campaign comes as Dubai continues to strengthen monitoring of personal mobility users.

RTA and Dubai Police launched the Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit in May 2026 to monitor bicycle and electric-scooter users across cycling tracks, main roads and soft-mobility zones. The unit checks issues including the use of designated tracks, helmets and protective equipment, speed limits, reckless riding and tandem riding on electric scooters. Non-compliant mobility vehicles can be impounded.

RTA's current guidance states that e-scooter users must be at least 16 years old. Riders must also follow designated routes, wear protective equipment, avoid carrying passengers and comply with traffic instructions and warning signs.

The maximum e-scooter speed specified by RTA is 20 km/h.

Is an e-scooter permit required in Dubai?

RTA says riders need an e-Scooter Driving Permit to ride an electric scooter in Dubai if they do not already hold a driving licence, subject to the applicable exemptions.

The permit can be obtained through RTA's website or smart-app channels. Applicants without a driving licence must complete the required awareness training and pass the theoretical test. RTA lists citizens, residents and visitors aged 16 or older as eligible categories.

RTA also states that holders of UAE driving licences and certain qualifying international or foreign licences are exempt from obtaining a separate e-scooter permit under the applicable rules.

What scooter and bicycle riders should do

People using e-scooters, e-bikes or bicycles in Dubai should pay particular attention to the following:

  • Use designated or permitted paths.

  • Follow posted traffic instructions and speed limits.

  • Wear a helmet and appropriate protective equipment.

  • Do not carry passengers on an e-scooter.

  • Avoid reckless riding.

  • Do not obstruct pedestrians or vehicles.

  • Dismount when required at pedestrian crossings.

  • Ensure the scooter is technically safe before riding.

  • Follow instructions from Dubai Police and RTA.

These requirements are reflected in RTA's official e-scooter safety guidance and the joint enforcement programme operated by RTA and Dubai Police.

Dubai Police enforcement is becoming more technology-driven

The Gold Souq operation is part of a wider approach to road and personal-mobility safety in Dubai.

Dubai Police's current services include digital reporting, certificates and permits, payment and inquiry services, support requests and access through its official mobile application. The force also operates Smart Police Stations that provide services around the clock.

For emergencies, Dubai Police lists 999 as the police emergency number. For general inquiries, the official call-centre number is 901.

What the 408 seizures mean for riders

The latest Gold Souq campaign shows that Dubai Police and RTA are actively enforcing rules governing scooters, e-bikes and bicycles rather than relying only on awareness campaigns.

For riders, the safest approach is to check whether the route is permitted, follow the applicable speed and safety requirements and ensure that any required permit or licence is in place before using an e-scooter.

The 408 vehicles seized in the latest Naif campaign were linked to traffic-rule violations, according to Dubai Police. The announcement does not state that every scooter or bicycle in Dubai is subject to seizure; enforcement depends on the applicable rules and violations.

Latest Dubai Police update

The October 5 campaign is an important reminder for Dubai residents, workers and visitors using personal mobility vehicles. With enforcement covering designated paths, protective equipment, speed limits and other requirements, riders should check the latest RTA rules before using an e-scooter or bicycle on Dubai roads and mobility routes.

Official sources: Dubai Police and Roads and Transport Authority.