Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, Honored a number of e-scooter riders for adhering to road safety guidelines.
Al Mazroui emphasised that this recognition by Dubai Police is intended to show gratitude toward the significant efforts of committed riders, which led to a noticeable decrease in fatal road accidents. He said, “The Department of Traffic Education at the Dubai Police, formed a team to monitor e-scooter riders and recognise their commitment by awarding them recognition certificates and the “Scooter Hero” Pin.
This aims to encourage all riders to comply with traffic rules, adhere to road safety measures, and motivate them to obtain the “Scooter Hero” title.”
Al Mazroui clarified the criteria and standards of choosing committed e-scooter riders, including adhering to designated paths, complying with traffic laws, wearing helmets and reflective jackets, and equipping rides with bright white front and red rear light reflectors and functioning brakes.
Al Mazroui further stressed the force’s dedication to spreading traffic awareness and educating all road users about traffic rules and safety measures, which aims to prevent road violations, traffic accidents and related fatalities.
“All road users, including drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, have the right to use the roads safely,” he said.
Al Mazroui highlighted the force’s dedication to ensuring the highest levels of compliance with traffic regulations, making the roads of the Emirate safer.
