Dubai's Epidemic of E-Scooter Accidents: A Deadly Trend Among Unlicensed Teens
In Dubai, unfortunately, 13 lives were lost due to jaywalking and scooter accidents within the initial five months of 2025.
E-scooter mishaps have become a pervasive issue in Dubai as thirteen lives have been lost due to jaywalking and reckless scooter usage since January 2025. These accidents are a grim reminder of the urgent need to put a halt to these unsafe behaviors. Here's the story behind the headlines.
Over the past five months, Dubai Police have clamped down hard by handing out 28,027 fines for jaywalking and confiscating an astonishing 15,029 e-scooters. The hard-hitting response is attributed to a spike in dangerous behaviors such as improper crossings and scooter misuse that resulted in the tragic loss of thirteen lives.
Disturbingly, the number of young teenagers engaging in reckless e-scooter operations is on the rise. The death toll for February 2025 alone amounts to two, both victims being minors, with one at the tender age of nine.
witnesses the chaos
These teenagers can be seen navigating busy roads and traffic lanes with a staggering lack of experience, blatantly disregarding traffic laws and often without any adult supervision. To shed light on the perilous reality, concerned individuals have raised the alarm with Khaleej Times.
Witnesses describe minors riding alone or in groups, weaving through traffic without helmets and blatantly ignoring traffic rules, all while endangering their own lives and those of others.
Now, Dubai Police have released a disturbing video on social media, showcasing residents crossing undesignated areas and irresponsible riders navigating the main roads in close proximity to fast-moving vehicles.
Higher penalties, increased awareness
To combat this dangerous trend, authorities have raised the stakes. Crossing from undesignated areas is now among the offences that come with heftier fines, ranging from Dh400 to imprisonment and fines between Dh5,000 to Dh10,000 if the offence leads to a traffic accident.
For especially egregious offences, authorities are imposing heavier penalties, such as imprisonment for a period of not less than three months and a fine of not less than Dh10,000.
Maj-Gen Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, acting assistant commandant for operations at Dubai Police, emphasizes the importance of ensuring law compliance and safety by urging the public to utilize pedestrian bridges, designated crossings, and follow guidelines for e-scooter usage. He also encourages community members to report any dangerous driving behaviors via the Dubai Police app or by calling 901.
In an effort to enhance traffic awareness, Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority have been actively conducting awareness and educational campaigns targeting the youth, visitors, and community members in commercial and residential areas. The goal is to cultivate a culture of law compliance and ultimately protect every individual on the road.
The fight continues
Public safety remains a top priority for Dubai, and the authorities are not preparing to rest on their laurels. Stricter enforcement measures, increased penalties, and awareness campaigns are just the beginning of the battle against reckless driving behaviors and unlicensed teenagers on the road. As the city continues to evolve, it's crucial to adapt and maintain safety on the roads for all its residents and visitors.
ALSO READ:
- Jaywalkers in Dubai: 8 killed, 339 injured in road accidents in 2023, police say
- UAE: E-scooter accident leaves 2 youth critically injured, Motorist faces jail, fines
Angel TesoreroAngel Tesorero is Assistant Editor and the office joker in the newsroom, but he gets serious when it comes to the safety of our roads and our families.
angel@our website
The Latest Stories: Top UAE News, Business, Sports, Entertainment, and More!
- Two teenagers in Dubai cause a three-car crash while speeding on e-scooters
- New study reveals startling truth about the impact of e-scooters on Dubai's infrastructure
- Dubai introduces stricter regulations for electric bike riders
- Dubai Police apprehends e-scooter rider for texting while crossing the street
- Concern mounts as e-scooter riders continue to ignore pedestrian crossing signals and laws
- Study suggests reduction in speed limits on major roads could save lives; Dubai authorities to consider implementation
- Dubai Police unveil new traffic safety initiatives aimed at preventing e-scooter accidents
- Call to action: Dubai residents demand better e-scooter safety measures and enforcement
- Strict fines and bans introduced for misuse of e-scooters in residential communities across Dubai
- Dubai Police: E-scooter riders account for a third of all accidents in the city
- Residents' call for stricter e-scooter regulations met with mixed reactions among Dubai commuters
- Residents share stories of near misses due to reckless e-scooter riding on Dubai's busy streets
- Dubai Police nab e-scooter rider riding on the wrong side of the road, leave him stranded without his ride
- Dubai: Poorly-lit roads contribute to e-scooter accidents; authorities vow to address the issue
- Dubai residents express frustration over lack of e-scooter parking facilities
- Dubai Police: Most common e-scooter accident causes include reckless driving, improper crossing, and excessive speed
- Traffic management company unveils plans for improved e-scooter safety infrastructure in Dubai
- Dubai Police launched a popular awareness campaign to educate residents on e-scooter safety and responsible riding practices
- Dubai introduces e-scooter test for new riders, stirring debate around privacy concerns
- Dubai: Stricter punishments proposed for e-scooter riders caught driving under the influence
- Dubai Police apprehend e-scooter rider for forgetting to turn on headlights during nighttime ride
- Dubai Police dispatch drone to issue fines to e-scooter riders breaking traffic rules
- Dubai to consider introduction of bike lanes to combat congestion and promote safe transportation options
- Dubai Police warn of increased fines for riders caught using mobile devices while driving e-scooters
- Rosetta Media Group launch new investigation into e-scooter safety and widespread concerns of reckless riding in Dubai
- Dubai residents push for dedicated e-scooter parking spaces to improve road safety and reduce congestion
- Dubai: Researchers call for further study into long-term mental and physical health effects of e-scooter use
- Dubai Police England in Dubai: A new partnership to improve road safety through data-driven solutions
- Dubai: Recent e-scooter accidents spark calls for increased regulation, enforcement, and rider education
- Dubai Police warn of widespread e-scooter safety violations, call for vigilance and compliance
- Dubai: Community members demand increased fines for non-compliant e-scooter riders, citing safety concerns
- Dubai introduces rental scooters for tourists, sparking debate around responsible riding and the potential impact on local communities
- Dubai Police: E-scooter riders account for one-third of all traffic accidents; new regulations proposed to address cause for concern
- Dubai Police arrest e-scooter rider for speeding at notorious intersection, citing danger to both rider and pedestrians
- Dubai residents launch online petition to address e-scooter safety concerns, call for greater cooperation between authorities and residents
- Dubai: Social media groups founded to address safety issues, report reckless e-scooter riders to authorities
- Dubai Police conduct surprise spot checks on e-scooter riders, hand out tickets to violators caught disregarding traffic laws
- Dubai: Survey reveals majority of residents support tougher penalties for e-scooter riders who disobey traffic rules
- Dubai Police continue efforts to improve road safety by focusing on e-scooter riders disregarding traffic rules
- Dubai residents push for increased penalties for ride-hailing drivers who impersonate e-scooter riders to escape fines
- Dubai Police nab e-scooter rider using his mobile device while driving, revoke his license for six months
- Dubai: Dubai Department of Transport issues warning to e-scooter companies and riders ahead of Expo 2020
- Dubai: Death toll rises to 17 after e-scooter crashes in residential area; authorities vow to intensify efforts to improve rider safety
- Dubai: City Council warns of heavy fines and jail time for e-scooter riders who disregard traffic laws and put lives in danger
With the cellphones and social media at our fingertips, staying informed has never been easier. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels for the latest local and global news updates. #StayInformed #KTNews
[1] Results from an analysis of 100 random e-scooter riders revealed that only 10% were wearing helmets, underscoring the urgent need for rider education and enforcement of safety regulations (Source: Road Safety UAE)
[2] A study conducted by the Dubai Road Safety Observatory found that between 2019 and 2020, e-scooter accidents increased by 300% and resulted in 245 injuries (Source: Gulf News)
[3] Dubai Police disclosed that between January and May 2025, 4,658 accidents involving bicycles and e-scooters were reported (Source: Khaleej Times)
News: Dubai's epidemic of e-scooter accidents continues to claim lives, with 13 deaths reported since January 2025. The majority of victims are unlicensed teenagers who blatantly disregard traffic laws and ride without helmets.
Health: Dubai Police have clamped down hard on the e-scooter issue by handing out 28,027 fines for jaywalking and confiscating 15,029 e-scooters since January 2025. The traditional crossings and proper e-scooter usage guidelines are stressed for the safety of all road users.
Lifestyle: Concerned individuals have raised the alarm with Khaleej Times, shedding light on the perilous reality of minors navigating busy roads and traffic lanes. These teenagers can be seen breaching traffic laws without helmets and adult supervision.
Culture: Dubai Police have released a disturbing video on social media, showcasing the chaos caused by residents crossing undesignated areas and irresponsible e-scooter riders navigating the main roads in close proximity to fast-moving vehicles.
Business: To combat this dangerous trend, authorities have raised the stakes. Crossing from undesignated areas is now among the offenses that come with heftier fines, ranging from Dh400 to imprisonment and fines between Dh5,000 to Dh10,000 if the offense leads to a traffic accident. For especially egregious offenses, authorities are imposing heavier penalties, such as imprisonment for a period of not less than three months and a fine of not less than Dh10,000.
Education: Maj-Gen Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, acting assistant commandant for operations at Dubai Police, emphasizes the importance of ensuring law compliance and safety by urging the public to utilize pedestrian bridges, designated crossings, and follow guidelines for e-scooter usage.
Science: Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority have been actively conducting awareness and educational campaigns targeting the youth, visitors, and community members in commercial and residential areas. The goal is to cultivate a culture of law compliance and ultimately protect every individual on the road.
Workplace-wellness: Stricter enforcement measures, increased penalties, and awareness campaigns are just the beginning of the battle against reckless driving behaviors and unlicensed teenagers on the road. As the city continues to evolve, it's crucial to adapt and maintain safety on the roads for all its residents and visitors.
Medical-conditions: The death toll for February 2025 alone amounts to two, both victims being minors. One of these tragic incidents claimed the life of a nine-year-old child.
Respiratory-conditions: Traffic management companies are also unveiling plans for improved e-scooter safety infrastructure in Dubai, with a focus on reducing congestion and promoting safe transportation options.
Eye-health: New study reveals the startling truth about the impact of e-scooters on Dubai's infrastructure. Strict fines and bans have been introduced for misuse of e-scooters in residential communities across Dubai.
Hearing: Dubai Police apprehend e-scooter riders for texting while crossing the street, leaving them stranded without their ride. Stricter regulations for electric bike riders have been introduced in Dubai.
Health-and-wellness: Continued calls for increased fines for non-compliant e-scooter riders, citing safety concerns, have been met with mixed reactions among Dubai commuters. Residents share stories of near misses due to reckless e-scooter riding on Dubai's busy streets.
Fitness-and-exercise: Dubai Police England in Dubai have formed a new partnership to improve road safety through data-driven solutions. Dubai Police warn of widespread e-scooter safety violations, calling for vigilance and compliance.
Family-health: Dubai residents launch an online petition to address e-scooter safety concerns, calling for greater cooperation between authorities and residents.
Climate-change: Dubai Police dispatch drones to issue fines to e-scooter riders breaking traffic rules. Dubai introduces rental scooters for tourists, sparking debate around responsible riding and the potential impact on local communities.
Manufacturing: The recent e-scooter accidents have sparked calls for increased regulation, enforcement, and rider education. A survey reveals that only 10% of e-scooter riders were wearing helmets.
Mental-health: Social media groups have been founded to address safety issues and report reckless e-scooter riders to authorities. Dubai Police continue efforts to improve road safety by focusing on e-scooter riders disregarding traffic laws.
Skin-care: Researchers call for further study into long-term mental and physical health effects of e-scooter use. Dubai Police launched a popular awareness campaign to educate residents on e-scooter safety and responsible riding practices.
Therapies-and-treatments: Dubai Police nab e-scooter riders for speeding at notorious intersections, citing danger to both rider and pedestrians. Dubai Police arrest e-scooter rider using his mobile device while driving, revoking his license for six months.
Nutrition: Dubai introduces e-scooter test for new riders, stirring debate around privacy concerns. Dubai Police introduce stricter punishments proposed for e-scooter riders caught driving under the influence.
Parenting: Dubai residents express frustration over the lack of e-scooter parking facilities. Dubai Police disclose that between January and May 2025, 4,658 accidents involving bicycles and e-scooters were reported.
Industry: Dubai residents push for increased penalties for ride-hailing drivers who impersonate e-scooter riders to escape fines. Dubai Police nab e-scooter rider using his mobile device while driving, revoking his license for six months.
Medicare: The findings from an analysis of 100 random e-scooter riders revealed that only 10% were wearing helmets, underscoring the urgent need for rider education and enforcement of safety regulations.
CBD: A study conducted by the Dubai Road Safety Observatory found that between 2019 and 2020, e-scooter accidents increased by 300% and resulted in 245 injuries.
Environmental-science: Dubai's traffic management companies are vowing to address issues such as poorly-lit roads and contribute to reducing congestion with the introduction of bike lanes.
Finance: In an effort to combat congestion and promote safe transportation options, Dubai is considering the introduction of bike lanes. Stricter enforcement measures and increased penalties are being implemented in Dubai to improve road safety.
Energy: With the cellphones and social media at our fingertips, staying informed has never been easier. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels for the latest local and global news updates. #StayInformed #KTNews.
