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The Dubai authorities are set to introduce a dedicated unit that will focus on monitoring compliance among cyclists and e-scooter users. This Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit’s primary goal is to enhance safety measures on cycling paths and e-scooter lanes while ensuring adherence to established safety regulations.

In collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police, this unit will be responsible for ensuring that traffic laws are followed, managing traffic flow on bicycle lanes, and educating the public about safe riding practices.

Individuals caught violating the rules will face penalties aligned with existing laws. The unit’s personnel will be strategically placed throughout major cycling routes and significant intersections linking soft mobility areas to oversee activities and enforce regulations.

This initiative was announced following a review of the Traffic Safety Strategy for 2022-2026 by the RTA and police, who noted a marked increase in the use of personal mobility devices. “Bicycle usage rose from 44 million trips in 2023 to 46.6 million in 2024, indicating a 5 percent rise, while e-scooter trips surged from 30 million to 32.3 million, an 8 percent increase,” they stated in a joint announcement.

Last year, Dubai experienced 254 incidents involving e-scooters and bicycles, leading to 10 fatalities and 259 injuries, including 17 serious cases. The situation has worsened in 2025, with two deaths linked to e-scooters occurring in just three days in February.

According to reports, road safety experts are advocating for stricter regulations and enhanced enforcement concerning e-scooter operations. Thomas Edelmann, the founder and managing director of RoadSafetyUAE, emphasized the need for a mandatory road safety curriculum in educational institutions.

“The current situation with e-scooters is shocking … We observe minors without helmets, reflective gear, or lights riding recklessly on roads and going against traffic flow. We often see two individuals riding together. Very few comply with the regulations,” he expressed.

Last year, Dubai recorded nearly 40,000 violations concerning e-scooters and bicycles as authorities intensified enforcement measures. Offenders can incur fines of up to Dh300 for issues like riding on public roads, reckless driving, and not wearing protective equipment.

Riders must adhere to current regulations, which require them to use designated lanes only; refrain from carrying passengers or items that would disrupt balance; avoid riding against traffic; and wear helmets and other safety gear.

Recently, Dubai deployed a large robot, measuring five feet tall and weighing 200kg, to monitor e-scooter and bicycle usage along Jumeirah 3 beach. This robot is designed to identify rule infractions and help ensure the safe use of personal mobility devices.