UAE E-Scooter & E-Bike Laws 2026: Complete Legal Guide
Everything about riding e-scooters and e-bikes legally across the UAE: Dubai RTA permits, Abu Dhabi rules, Sharjah compliance, fines (AED 200-500), legal zones, and registration requirements updated May 2026.
⚖️ Important: Rules Vary by Emirate
Dubai rules ≠ Abu Dhabi rules ≠ Sharjah rules. Always check your specific emirate’s regulations before riding.
Abu Dhabi tip: E-scooters are NOT legal in Abu Dhabi city. Check page for alternatives.
Dubai E-Scooter Laws 2026 (Legal Status & Requirements)
RTA permits, legal zones, speed limits, and compliance for Dubai riders
Dubai E-Scooter Quick Reference
| Legal Status: | ✓ Legal in 21 designated zones only |
| Permit Required: | Yes – FREE RTA permit (online, 15 min) |
| Speed Limit: | 20 km/h in shared zones |
| No Permit Fine: | AED 200 |
| Illegal Zone Fine: | AED 300 |
| No Helmet Fine: | AED 200 |
| Minimum Age: | 16 years old |
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Other Emirates (Different Rules)
Laws vary significantly across all 7 emirates—always verify your location
E-Bike Laws & Regulations (License Not Required)
Different rules apply—250W limit, 25 km/h speed cap, no license needed
Confiscation, Legal Issues & Accidents
What happens if caught illegally, getting your scooter back, accident protocol
