254 accidents, 10 deaths in a year: Dubai seizes 656 scooters in Al Barsha safety crackdown

Dubai Police confiscated 656 scooters in Al Barsha in 2024 due to traffic violations, amidst rising concerns over e-scooter safety. A joint RTA-Dubai Police unit was launched to monitor personal mobility and promote safe practices. In 2024, 254 accidents involving bicycles and e-scooters resulted in 10 deaths and 259 injuries, prompting stricter regulations and public concern over unsupervised minors.

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