Dubai Police seize 408 e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles in Gold Souk safety campaign
In short
Dubai Police seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles during a road safety campaign in the Gold Souk area, with legal action taken against riders who breached traffic rules, the force said. The operation by Naif Police Station, in cooperation with the General Department of Traffic, combined enforcement with awareness activities that police said reached 932 people, and safety equipment was distributed to workers in the area. Brigadier Omar Mousa Ashour, director of Naif Police Station, urged riders to use designated paths and wear protective equipment.
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Dubai Police seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles during a road safety campaign in the city’s Gold Souk area, according to the three outlets. The campaign was carried out by Naif Police Station in cooperation with the General Department of Traffic and combined enforcement with awareness activity, the reports said. Police said 300 electric scooters, 50 electric bicycles and 58 bicycles were seized after riders failed to comply with traffic rules, and that legal action was taken against the violators as part of efforts to reduce accidents and injuries. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Brigadier Omar Mousa Ashour, director of Naif Police Station, said Dubai Police places strong emphasis on promoting traffic awareness among road users as part of a broader strategy to reduce accidents and achieve high standards of road safety. He said the campaign focused not only on enforcement but also on educating scooter and bicycle users about traffic regulations, the use of designated paths and areas, and the need to wear protective equipment. He urged riders to follow the rules, use designated paths and wear personal protective equipment, warning that riding in areas not designated for scooters and bicycles can confuse motorists and increase the risk of accidents. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Alongside enforcement, safety equipment and supplies were distributed to a number of workers in the area to encourage preventive practices. Police said a total of 932 people benefited from the campaign’s awareness activities, and Brigadier Ashour stressed the importance of continuous public awareness through community and media campaigns. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The National reported additional figures not carried by the other outlets: Dubai Police said 13,657 e-scooters had been confiscated so far this year for dangerous riding, including travelling at speeds exceeding 60kph on public roads. E-scooters are limited to 20kph on designated routes and riders must be at least 16 years old, the outlet reported, and riders in Dubai must hold a permit issued by the Roads and Transport Authority. The National also cited Ministry of Interior data showing a 97 per cent increase in major e-scooter accidents in 2025 compared with the previous year, from 61 to 120, and a study by Al Wathba Insurance and RoadSafetyUAE finding that 93 per cent of UAE residents had witnessed unsafe or reckless e-scooter riding while 90 per cent felt unsafe because of how e-scooters were used. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The campaign is presented by police as part of a wider strategy to cut accidents and injuries on roads shared by scooter riders, cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. The National reported that Dubai Police have confiscated 13,657 e-scooters this year and that Ministry of Interior data showed a 97 per cent rise in major e-scooter accidents in 2025, indicating enforcement and rider-education efforts are likely to continue. Those wider figures appear in only one of the three documents.
Key facts
- Dubai Police seized 408 vehicles in total during a road safety campaign in the Gold Souk area: 300 electric scooters, 50 electric bicycles and 58 bicycles. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The campaign was carried out by Naif Police Station in cooperation with the General Department of Traffic and combined enforcement with public awareness activity. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Police said riders who breached traffic rules faced legal action. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Police said 932 people benefited from the campaign’s awareness activities. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Safety equipment and supplies were distributed to a number of workers in the area. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Brigadier Omar Mousa Ashour, director of Naif Police Station, said Dubai Police places strong emphasis on traffic awareness as part of a strategy to reduce accidents. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Brigadier Ashour urged riders to use designated paths and wear protective equipment, warning that riding in undesignated areas can confuse motorists and raise accident risk. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The National reported that Dubai Police said 13,657 e-scooters had been confiscated so far this year for dangerous riding, including speeds exceeding 60kph on public roads. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Dubai Police seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles in a road safety campaign in the Gold Souk area. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The breakdown was 300 electric scooters, 50 electric bicycles and 58 bicycles. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Riders who violated traffic rules faced legal action as part of efforts to reduce accidents and injuries. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The campaign was run by Naif Police Station in cooperation with the General Department of Traffic and included awareness work alongside enforcement. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- A total of 932 people benefited from the campaign’s awareness activities. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Safety equipment and supplies were distributed to workers in the area. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Brigadier Omar Mousa Ashour is director of Naif Police Station and commented on the campaign. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- When the campaign took place and how long it lasted. The documents give publication dates but no dates or duration for the campaign itself.
- What specific legal action was taken against the riders. All three reports say legal action was taken but none describes the penalties or procedures.
- How many riders were stopped or how many vehicles were checked in total. Only the number of vehicles seized is given; the total number of riders involved is not stated.
- Wider enforcement and accident statistics, including 13,657 e-scooters confiscated this year, a 97 per cent rise in major e-scooter accidents in 2025, and survey findings on rider behaviour. These figures appear only in The National; the other two documents do not mention them.
- Whether any injuries or specific incidents prompted the campaign. The documents say the aim was to reduce risk but do not cite a triggering incident.