Anyone riding an e-scooter in <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/dubai/" target="_blank">Dubai</a> in designated areas of the city without a driving licence will, from Thursday, need a <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/transport/2022/04/11/e-scooters-where-can-i-ride-one-in-dubai-and-how-do-i-get-a-permit/" target="_blank">permit</a>. The emirate's Roads and Transport Authority <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/transport/2022/04/11/e-scooters-where-can-i-ride-one-in-dubai-and-how-do-i-get-a-permit/" target="_blank">introduced the scheme</a> to make the roads safer. It allows the use of <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/transport/2022/04/10/dubais-10-districts-to-benefit-from-2000-e-scooters-for-hire/" target="_blank">e-scooters</a> in 10 districts of the city on routes spanning 167 kilometres. The permit is mandatory for people without a driving licence and over the age of 16 who plan to ride on the streets in these 10 designated areas. A permit is not required if users remain on designated bicycle paths or footpaths in these areas, the RTA said. So, how do you get the permit and what are the rules? <i>The National</i> explains. The use of e-scooters in Dubai is allowed on certain cycling tracks and in 10 districts. The 10 districts are: And designated safe roads and tracks in specific zones at: They are also allowed on cycling lanes throughout Dubai, except for the cycling tracks at Saih Assalam, Al Qudra and Meydan. E-scooters are not allowed on jogging or walking paths. Anyone who does not already hold a driving licence, from the UAE or abroad, and who is 16 or over who plans to ride on the streets in these 10 areas. By visiting the RTA website. You will first be asked whether you are an Emirates ID holder. Anyone who has one will be asked to provide the details, along with their phone number. The next step is to say whether you have a driving licence. Driving licence holders do not require a permit, but they are asked to review material online to familiarise themselves with the rules. Those who do not have a licence must take a 20-minute theory test on the information provided and secure a minimum 75 per cent test result. Yes, tourists are able to apply. They are first asked whether they hold a driving licence. If they do, they are told they do not require a permit. But like those with an Emirates ID, they are asked review the e-scooter online training course to familiarise themselves with the rules and where they can ride. They must also check a box to say they will keep their passport with them when they are riding on their e-scooter and complete the online training course and theory test. Yes. Anyone caught riding an e-scooter without a driving licence or permit could face a Dh200 fine. Here is a full list of the fines:
