Brief
Abu Dhabi police say scooter confiscations aim to curb unsafe riding
Colonel Jaber Saeedan Al Mansouri says the campaign targets dangerous practices, with over 9,200 scooters seized in the first ten months of 2026.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Abu Dhabi police are confiscating electric scooters not to eliminate the devices but to stop unsafe riding, senior traffic officer Colonel Jaber Saeedan Al Mansouri told radio, Gulf News reported.
Al Mansouri said riders of all ages were using scooters on public roads and pedestrian pathways, creating collision risks. The police recorded behaviours such as riding between moving vehicles and obstructing walkways, as well as riding without helmets.
The force announced on 19 October that 9,237 scooters had been seized for traffic violations during the first ten months of 2026. It added that awareness campaigns and field inspections will continue, urging users to stay on designated routes, wear protective gear and avoid public roads.
Key facts
- Colonel Jaber Saeedan Al Mansouri said confiscations aim to prevent injuries (gulfnews.com)
- 9,237 electric scooters were confiscated in the first ten months of 2026 (gulfnews.com)
- Police identified riding between vehicles and on pedestrian paths as dangerous practices (gulfnews.com)
- Riders are urged to use designated routes and wear helmets (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Why is Abu Dhabi Police confiscating electric scooters? Senior officer explains”
