Administrative
Resolution No. (468) of 2019
Determining
the Technical Requirements for
Using
Pedal Cycles and the Obligations of their Riders[1]
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The
Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads
and Transport Authority,
After perusal of:
Federal Law No. (21) of 1995 Concerning Road Traffic, its
Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law No. (17) of 2005 Establishing the Roads and Transport
Authority and its amendments;
Executive Council Resolution No. (10) of 2015 Regulating the
Use of Pedal Cycles in the Emirate of Dubai; and
Administrative Resolution No. (505) of 2015 Determining the
Technical Requirements for Using Pedal Cycles and the Obligations of their
Riders,
Does hereby issue this
Resolution.
The following words and expressions,
wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite
each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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RTA: |
The Roads and Transport Authority. |
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Road: |
Any public way in the Emirate on which traffic
movement is allowed, including all types of roads, public squares, bridges,
public car parks, pavements, and pedestrian crossings. |
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Vehicle: |
Any motorised machine, motorcycle, or other engine-propelled
machine designed to run on Roads. This includes heavy vehicles. |
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Pedal Cycle: |
A two- or more-wheeled Vehicle which is not equipped
with an engine, propelled by its rider, and designed to transport passengers. |
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Pedal Cycle Lane: |
A lane designated by the RTA for riding Pedal Cycles
on Roads. |
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Escort Vehicle: |
A Vehicle designated for escorting Cyclists. |
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Cyclist: |
A person riding a Pedal Cycle for the purpose of
training. |
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Variable Message Sign: |
An electronic sign affixed to an Escort Vehicle on
which warning messages are displayed as required. |
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Group Training: |
Training undertaken by five (5) or more Cyclists on
a Road. |
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Independent Training: |
Training undertaken by four (4) or less Cyclists on
a Road. |
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Electric Bike: |
A two- or more-wheeled Vehicle which is equipped
with an electric engine, propelled by that engine or by its rider, and
designed to transport passengers. |
To be roadworthy, a Pedal Cycle must
meet the following technical requirements:
1.
It
must
be fitted with a white headlight, a red tail light, and a red rear reflector.
2.
It
must be fitted with a bell mounted on the handlebar.
3.
It
must
be fitted with brakes on at least one of the wheels.
4.
It
must
be equipped with tyres that fit the wheel size.
5.
It
must
be equipped with roadworthy tyres.
In addition to the obligations
stipulated in Article (3) of the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution
No. (10) of 2015, a Pedal Cycle rider must:
1.
not
allow any person who is less than twelve (12) years of age to ride the Pedal
Cycle on a Road or a Pedal Cycle Lane, unless he is accompanied by a person who
is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
2.
wear
a protective helmet and a high-visibility jacket;
3.
sit
on the saddle of the Pedal Cycle with both feet down on the pedals; and hold
the handlebar with both hands or with one (1) hand if he is using the other
hand to signal turning to the right or left;
4.
not hold onto any moving Vehicle or Trailer
while riding the Pedal Cycle;
5.
use the parking spaces designated for Pedal
Cycles, if available; and not leave the Pedal Cycle unattended in a manner that
obstructs the movement of Vehicles or pedestrians;
6.
maintain a sufficient safety distance between
his Pedal Cycle and Vehicles and pedestrians;
7.
not
carry anything that may cause imbalance of the Pedal Cycle;
8.
comply with the instructions stated in the
information signs installed on Roads and Pedal Cycle Lanes;
9.
not use any other Vehicle to tow the
Pedal Cycle or use the Pedal Cycle to tow anything, unless the Pedal Cycle is
properly equipped for this purpose;
10. dismount
and wheel the Pedal Cycle while using pedestrian crossings;
11. immediately
report accidents involving collision with other Pedal Cycles, Vehicles, pedestrians,
or fixed objects;
12. not
wear earphones on both ears while riding the Pedal Cycle;
13. use
the right side of the Road at all times; and make sure that the Road is clear
and signal with his hand before changing lanes;
14. comply
with the general safety requirements, and refrain from performing any dangerous
acts, while riding the Pedal Cycle;
15. ride
with, and not against, traffic and use the designated Pedal Cycle Lanes;
16. ensure
that the speed gear, brakes, and tyres of the Pedal Cycle are in a good working
condition;
17. not
use flashing lights, and use steady lights; and
18. wear
Pedal Cycle riding clothing and shoes.
a.
Riding
Pedal Cycles on Roads for the purpose of Group Training is not permitted
without first obtaining the relevant approval from the RTA.
b.
An
application
for obtaining the RTA approval of the Group Training will be submitted to the
customer service centre of the Right of Way Services Section, in accordance
with the relevant technical requirements and standards prescribed by the RTA,
comprising the following documents:
1.
an
application form submitted by the entity supervising the
training or by the leader of the Cyclists wishing to perform the Group
Training. This form must contain the details of the training such as the number
of Cyclists, which must not exceed twenty (20); the number of the Escort
Vehicles to be provided; the date and time of the training; and any other
relevant details;
2.
an undertaking by the entity supervising
the training or by the leader of the Cyclists stating that the length of the
Pedal Cycle convoy will not exceed fifty (50) metres; that the participating
Cyclists will maintain similar speeds; and that the Pedal Cycle convoy will
stay on the designated Pedal Cycle Lane;
3.
a copy of the valid commercial
licence, if the applicant is a commercial establishment;
4.
no-objection certificates issued by
the UAE Cycling Federation, the Dubai Sports Council, and the Dubai Police; and
5.
a map showing the Road which will be
used for the training.
An Escort Vehicle accompanying Cyclists who
are performing a Group Training must be equipped with the following:
1.
a
speaker and a microphone;
2.
a surveillance camera to record the training;
3.
Variable Message Signs displaying
“Caution! Cyclists Ahead”; and
4.
a luminescent warning sign for riders
of Pedal Cycles.
An entity supervising the training of
Cyclists must:
1.
provide Escort Vehicles at the rear
and in front of the convoy of Cyclists performing a Group Training;
2.
officially notify the RTA, the Dubai
Police, the Dubai Sports Council, and the UAE Cycling Federation of the details
of the Escort Vehicles;
3.
provide the drivers of Escort
Vehicles with advanced training courses, such as defensive driving, in
coordination with the UAE Cycling Federation;
4.
ensure that a safety distance of no
less than fifteen (15) metres is maintained between Escort Vehicles and
Cyclists where they are riding at a low speed (i.e. 30 km/h or less); and that
a safe stopping distance is maintained by observing the three-second rule; and
5.
record the Group Training through a
surveillance camera mounted on the rear side of the Escort Vehicle.
Riding Pedal Cycles on Roads for the
purpose of Independent Training is not permitted.
Riding Electric Bikes on Pedal Cycle
Lanes is prohibited.
The Chief Executive Officer of the
Traffic and Roads Agency will issue the instructions required for the
implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.
The above-mentioned Administrative
Resolution No. (505) of 2015 is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other administrative
resolution will also be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the
provisions of this Resolution.
This Resolution will be published in the
Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.
Mattar Al Tayer
Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors
Roads and
Transport Authority
Issued in
Dubai on 31 July 2019
Corresponding to 28 Thu al-Qidah 1440 A.H.
©2019 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the
Emirate of Dubai
[1]Every effort has been made to produce an
accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the
purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the
original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.