Dubai Police crack down: 28,027 jaywalking fines, 15,029 scooters seized
Dubai Police reported 13 deaths from January to May 2025 due to unsafe road behaviours, nine from jaywalking and four linked to improper e‑scooter use, mainly in busy areas.
- 28,027 fines issued for jaywalking.
- 15,029 e‑scooters confiscated for violations like riding in non-designated zones, without helmets, or by unqualified riders.
Over the past five months, Dubai Police issued 28,027 fines for jaywalking and seized 15,029 scooters, in response to the urgent need to curb unsafe behaviours. Improper crossings and scooter misuse led to 13 fatalities.#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/ntpAnoABCo
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) June 13, 2025
Maj‑Gen Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Acting Assistant Commandant for Operations, warned these unsafe practices pose serious threats in high-traffic areas. Riders often ignore pedestrian crossings or ride scooters unsafely, sometimes underage or unqualified.
Dubai Police, in cooperation with the RTA, is running awareness and education campaigns focused on youth and visitors in residential and commercial zones. Al Mazrouei emphasized that traffic safety is a community responsibility and that ignoring laws can lead to tragedy, not just fines.
He urged everyone to use pedestrian bridges and designated crossings, wear helmets on scooters, and follow official guidelines. The public is also encouraged to report unsafe behaviour via the “Police Eye” service on the Dubai Police app or by calling 901.
