Unlicensed scooters have been banned on public roads, emergency lanes and other areas designated for use by cars, trucks and other vehicles.
The General Directorate of Traffic announced that, in line with traffic laws and to ensure the safety of all road users, the use of unlicensed electric two-wheelers is prohibited on main public roads, vehicle lanes, road shoulders, emergency lanes and designated stopping areas.
The measure follows observations of unregulated scooter use, which, police say, has led to fatalities, serious injuries, as well as a risk to motorists, pedestrians and property, as well as disruptions to traffic flow.
The electric machines, charged at home, come in a variety of shapes and sizes nowadays and commuters use them to skip between slow moving lanes of traffic and on pavements weaving in between walkers, for leisure and some are even used for cold store grocery deliveries.
Violators of the new law will have their scooters confiscated and can face legal action.
The General Directorate of Traffic also called upon road users to comply with traffic regulations to ensure road safety.
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