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- A minimum age limit has been set for driving an e-scooter in the UAE.
- The UAE has set a minimum age of 15 to obtain a permit to ride an electric scooter from January 1, 2027 under new traffic regulations that a.
- From January 1, 2027, new administrative regulations also prohibit riders from using roads reserved for motor vehicles, restricting them to.
A minimum age limit has been set for driving an e-scooter in the UAE.
The UAE has set a minimum age of 15 to obtain a permit to ride an electric scooter from January 1, 2027 under new traffic regulations that also require permits, registration and stricter safety standards for personal mobility devices, Gulf News reported.
From January 1, 2027, new administrative regulations also prohibit riders from using roads reserved for motor vehicles, restricting them to routes approved by the authorities.
The UAE Traffic and Road Law Regulations establish a comprehensive framework for governing the use of personal mobility devices on public roads, classifying them into six categories and prescribing rules for their registration, and use on designated routes.
Under the new regulations, riders must be at least 15 years old to apply for permits for electric scooters, electric bicycles and mini-motorcycles, with permits valid for three years and renewable.
