Abu Dhabi Police release warning video of e-scooter riders risking lives on busy roads

Footage issued to remind riders to follow safety rules

Abu Dhabi Police have released a video to highlight the dangerous use of e-scooters on busy roads in the capital.

The footage shows three men riding e-scooters across three separate intersections. They can be seen attempting to weave through traffic, with one narrowly avoiding a collision with an SUV.

Police released the video in a bid to urge e-scooter riders to follow safety rules and limit their use to designated paths. It comes as part of their #YourComment awareness initiative.

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The campaign calls on the public to share their views to promote road safety and responsible e-scooter usage across the capital.

Where can you ride an e-scooter in Abu Dhabi?

E-scooters can only be used in areas designated by the Integrated Transport Centre in the capital.

These are:

• Internal roads with speed limits less than 40kph.
• Lanes shared by pedestrians and cyclists.
• Cycle lanes designated for cyclists and e-scooter riders.

You cannot ride e-scooters in three main areas.

These are:

• Highways with a speed limit of 60kph or higher.
• Public roads and motorways.
• Pedestrian lanes.