Executive Council
Resolution No. (13) of 2022
Regulating the
Use of Cycles in the
Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We, Hamdan bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the
Executive Council,
After perusal of:
Federal Law No. (21) of 1995 Concerning Road Traffic, its Implementing
Bylaw, and their amendments;
The Dubai Police Law of 1966;
Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate
of Dubai;
Law No. (17) of 2005 Establishing the Roads and Transport Authority
and its amendments;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the
Government of Dubai and its Implementing Bylaw;
Law No. (23) of 2015 Concerning Disposition of Impounded Vehicles in
the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Financial
Centre;
Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the
Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No. (10) of 2015 Regulating the Use of
Pedal Cycles in the Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No. (47) of 2017 Regulating the
Activities of Transportation by, and Rental of, Vehicles in the Emirate of
Dubai and its amendments;
Administrative Resolution No. (468) of 2019 Determining the Technical
Requirements for Using Pedal Cycles and the Obligations of their Riders; and
The Legislation establishing and regulating free zones in the Emirate
of Dubai,
Do 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:
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The Emirate of Dubai. |
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RTA:
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The Roads and Transport Authority.
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DP:
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The Dubai Police. |
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Director
General: |
The director general and chairman of the Board
of Executive Directors of the RTA. |
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Road:
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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:
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A machine or mechanical device that runs on Roads and is propelled by
a mechanical or electric engine, or by the
physical power of its driver.
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Cycle:
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This includes Pedal Cycles, Electric Bikes,
Electric Scooters, and any other type of cycles determined by the RTA.
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Pedal
Cycle: |
A two- or
more-wheeled Vehicle which is not equipped with an engine and is propelled by
physical power of the Cyclist.
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Electric
Bike: |
A two- or
more-wheeled Vehicle which is equipped with an electric engine and propelled
by that engine or by the physical power of the Cyclist. |
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Electric
Scooter: |
A two- or
more-wheeled Vehicle which is equipped with an electric engine and propelled
by that engine or by the physical power of the Cyclist;
which is
ridden standing up;
and which has no seat.
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Cycle
Lane: |
A Road lane designated by the RTA for Cycles, depending on the nature and uses of the Road and the type of Cycle.
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Cyclist:
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The rider of a Cycle, including a trainee Cyclist. |
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Rider’s
Permit: |
A document issued by the RTA authorising a person to ride an
Electric Scooter,
or any other type of Cycles determined by the RTA, on the Cycle Lanes it designates.
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Escort
Vehicle: |
A Vehicle designated for escorting Cyclists on
Roads. |
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Group
Training: |
Training to ride Pedal Cycles or Electric Bikes on Roads which
is undertaken by four (4) or more Cyclists
under the supervision of a Trainer. |
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Independent
Training: |
Training to ride
Pedal Cycles or Electric Bikes on Roads which is undertaken by less than four (4) Cyclists
without the need for the supervision of a Trainer. |
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Variable
Message Sign: |
An electronic sign affixed to an Escort Vehicle on which warning
messages to Cyclists can
be displayed. |
The provisions of this Resolution apply in all zones across the
Emirate, including in Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the
Dubai International Financial Centre.
This Resolution aims to:
1.
contribute to
transforming the Emirate into a Cycle-friendly city;
2.
encourage the use of
Cycles as a means of transport of passengers and goods;
3.
regulate the use of
Cycles in the Emirate;
4.
preserve the
environment;
5.
reduce traffic
congestion on Roads by encouraging the use of alternative means of transport
for short distances instead of public transport and Vehicles; and
6.
promote the physical
and psychological health of individuals.
For the purposes of achieving the objectives of this Resolution, the
RTA will have the duties and powers to:
1.
approve the
requirements, standards, and manuals for the establishment and maintenance of
Cycle Lanes;
2.
designate
and establish Cycle Lanes in the Emirate, install the information signs
indicating these lanes, and display the instructions that must be followed by
Cyclists when riding their Cycles on them;
3.
prescribe
the maximum speed limits on Cycle Lanes based on the type of lane;
4.
approve the
requirements that must be met by Cycles to ensure
the security and safety of their users;
5.
issue Rider’s Permits
in accordance with the conditions and procedures determined pursuant to the
relevant resolution of the
Director General;
6.
establish the
requirements, conditions, and rules regulating the use of Cycles in the
Emirate, including the technical requirements that must be met by Cyclists;
7.
establish the
requirements and rules for training on riding Cycles;
8.
coordinate with the
DP and the concerned Government Entities, including the authorities supervising
Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International
Financial Centre, on all matters related to regulating the use of Cycles,
including designating
Cycle Lanes within the areas falling within their jurisdiction; and
9.
exercise any other
duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives of this
Resolution.
In addition to the technical standards adopted by the competent
federal entities, the following technical requirements must be met by any Cycle ridden on the Cycle Lanes or in the areas
determined by the RTA in the Emirate:
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 front-wheel and rear-wheel brakes.
4.
The size of the wheels must be proportionate to the overall size of the Cycle.
5.
Tyres must be
suitable for use on the relevant Road or Cycle Lane.
6.
The size of the Cycle
must be proportionate to the size of the Cyclist.
7.
Any other technical
requirements determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Director General must be met.
A Cyclist must:
1.
comply with the
legislation regulating Road traffic;
2.
ride his Cycle only
on the Cycle Lanes designated by the RTA;
3.
not ride an Electric
Scooter or any other type of Cycles determined by the RTA without obtaining a
Rider’s Permit;
4.
not ride an Electric Scooter
owned by an individual and designated for personal use except in the areas
determined by the RTA;
5.
not ride an Electric Scooter
owned by a company and designated for rental purposes except on the Cycle Lanes
determined by the RTA;
6.
not exceed the speed
limits prescribed by the RTA in the areas it designates for Electric Bikes and Electric Scooters;
7.
not ride a Pedal
Cycle or an Electric Bike on a Road with a speed limit of more than sixty
kilometres per hour (60 kph);
8.
not ride a Cycle on a
lane designated for walking or jogging;
9.
ride in a safe
manner; observe public safety requirements; exercise caution and care; and
avoid any acts that may endanger his life and safety or the life and safety of other
persons, such as riding
while holding onto a moving Vehicle or Trailer; riding without holding the handlebar or while
holding the handlebar with only one hand, unless the Cyclist is signalling with
his other hand; or zigzagging while riding the Cycle;
10.
comply with the security and safety requirements prescribed by the RTA for riding
Cycles, including wearing a reflective vest and a protective helmet;
11.
not carry any passenger on the Pedal Cycle or Electric Bike unless the same is equipped for that purpose and the passenger is in
compliance with the security and safety requirements prescribed by the RTA,
including wearing a reflective vest and a protective helmet;
12.
not carry
any passenger on the Electric Scooter or carry any item that may
cause the Cyclist to lose balance during the ride;
13.
maintain a sufficient
safety distance between his Cycle and other Vehicles or pedestrians;
14.
park his
Cycle only in the parking
places designated for Cycles, if available; and not leave the Cycle in a manner that obstructs
the traffic of Vehicles or pedestrians or hinders the use of public car parks;
15.
comply with the
instructions stated in the information signs installed on Roads and Cycle
Lanes;
16.
dismount and wheel
the Cycle while using pedestrian crossings;
17.
report any accident which
is caused or sustained
by him and which results in any injury or material damage
by contacting the DP, the ambulance service, or the RTA on their dedicated
telephone numbers. However, the Cyclist will be released from this obligation
if he is proved unable to perform
it;
18.
always ride
the Pedal Cycle or Electric Bike
on the right-hand side of
the Road; and ensure that the Road is clear, and signal with his
hand, before changing lanes;
19.
ride the
Cycle with, and not against, traffic and only
on Cycle Lanes;
20.
ensure that the speed
gear, brakes, and tyres of the Cycle are in a good working condition;
21.
use the steady or flashing light of
the Cycle in accordance with
the relevant rules prescribed by the RTA;
22.
wear cycling clothes
and shoes;
23.
not allow the towing
of his Cycle by any Vehicle, and not use the Cycle for towing;
24.
not add any major parts or make
any substantial changes to his Cycle;
and
25.
perform any other
obligations determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Director
General.
Undertaking Group Training is subject to obtaining the
approval of the RTA. This approval will be obtained in accordance with the
following procedures and requirements:
1.
The entity
supervising the training must submit an application for a Group Training approval using the right of way services
permit system adopted by the RTA.
2.
The applicant for
approval must:
a.
provide the details
of the entity or person supervising the Group Training, including a copy of the
valid commercial licence in case of legal persons;
b.
specify
the number of trainee Cyclists. This number must not exceed twenty (20) Cyclists;
c.
state
the date and time of the training;
d.
describe the route or planned course, which indicates the Roads on which the training will take place;
e.
undertake to provide a number of front and back Escort Vehicles to
escort the Cyclists as per the rules prescribed by the RTA, and ensure that these Vehicles are equipped with the
following:
1.
a speaker and a microphone;
2.
a surveillance camera to record the training;
3.
Variable Message Signs; and
4.
a luminescent warning sign for riders of Pedal
Cycles and Electric Bikes.
3.
The applicant for
approval must undertake to provide a Vehicle equipped with a
first aid kit and manned with an emergency medical technician
or a paramedic who is licensed or accredited by the competent entities in the
Emirate.
4.
The applicant for
approval must undertake to ensure that a distance of no more than fifty (50) metres is always maintained between the first and last trainee Cyclists, that Cyclists
travel at close speeds, and that
the Cycles do not deviate from the route or planned
course determined for them.
5.
Evidence of the
approval of the Group Training by the UAE Cycling Federation, the Dubai Sports
Council, and the DP must be submitted.
6.
Any other
requirements or procedures determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of
the Director General must be satisfied.
An entity supervising a Group Training must:
1.
meet the conditions
stipulated in the approval issued to it by the RTA;
2.
notify the RTA, the
DP, the Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Cycling Federation, and the Dubai
Corporation for Ambulance Services of all the details related to Escort
Vehicles;
3.
provide the drivers
of Escort Vehicles with the driving training prescribed by the RTA, in coordination with the UAE Cycling
Federation;
4.
ensure that a distance of no less than fifteen (15) metres is
maintained between Escort Vehicles and Cyclists where they are riding Pedal Cycles at a low speed
not exceeding thirty kilometres
per hour (30 kph), and that a safe stopping distance is always maintained;
5.
record the Group
Training through a surveillance camera mounted on the rear side of the Escort
Vehicle; and
6.
perform any other
obligations determined pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Director
General.
For the purposes of this Resolution, the following acts are
prohibited:
1.
failure to comply
with the conditions, requirements, and rules stipulated in this Resolution and
the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof when riding a Cycle;
2.
riding a Pedal Cycle
by a person who is under the age of twelve (12) years
without being accompanied by a
Cyclist aged at least eighteen (18) years;
3.
riding an Electric
Bike, an Electric Scooter, or
any other type of Cycles determined by the RTA by a person who is under the age
of sixteen (16) years;
4.
riding an Electric
Scooter without obtaining a Rider’s Permit;
5.
failure to obtain the
prior approval of the RTA prior to undertaking a Group Training;
6.
undertaking Independent Training; and
7.
obstructing traffic
on a Cycle Lane in any manner whatsoever.
a.
Without prejudice to
any stricter penalty stipulated in any other resolution, a person
who commits any of the violations set forth in the Schedule attached to this
Resolution will be punished by the fine indicated opposite that violation.
b.
In addition to the
penalty of a fine prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Article, the RTA may, in
cases where the committed violation poses a threat to the safety of Cyclists, Vehicles, or pedestrians,
take any of the following measures:
1.
impounding the Cycle
for thirty (30) days upon repetition of the same violation within one (1) year
from the date of the previous violation. In that
case, the provisions applicable
to the impoundment of
Vehicles in the legislation in
force in the Emirate will apply
to the impoundment of Cycles; and/ or
2.
banning
the riding of the Cycle for the period prescribed by the RTA.
c.
Where a person whose
age is below eighteen (18) years commits any of the violations set
forth in the Schedule attached to this
Resolution, his custodian or care-giver must pay the fine prescribed for the committed
violation. Where the fine is not paid for any reason whatsoever, the Cycle will
be impounded, and the provisions applicable to impoundment of Vehicles in the legislation in force in the Emirate will
apply to this impoundment.
a. The DP is the entity responsible for recording
the acts committed in breach of the provisions of this Resolution and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof.
b. In coordination with the DP, the RTA may, through
its employees who are granted the law enforcement capacity pursuant to a resolution
of the Director General, record the acts committed in breach of the provisions
of this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. In this
capacity, they may issue the necessary violation reports; and, where necessary,
seek the assistance of the DP personnel.
Any affected party may submit a written grievance to the Director
General against any decision, procedure, or measure taken against him under
this Resolution, within thirty (30) days from the
date of being notified of the contested
decision, procedure, or measure. The grievance will be determined, within
thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, by a committee formed by the
Director General for this purpose, and the decision issued by the committee in
respect of the grievances will be final.
The fines collected pursuant to this Resolution will be paid to the
Public Treasury of the Government of Dubai.
The Director General will issue the resolutions required for the
implementation of this Resolution. These resolutions will be published in the
Official Gazette.
a.
The above-mentioned
Executive Council Resolution No. (10) of 2015 is hereby repealed. Any provision
in any other resolution will also be repealed to the extent that it contradicts
the provisions of this Resolution.
b.
The above-mentioned
Administrative Resolution No. (468) of 2019 will continue in force, to the
extent that it does not contradict this Resolution, until a new superseding
administrative resolution is issued.
This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will
come into force on the day on which it is published.
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Crown Prince of Dubai
Chairman of the Executive
Council
Issued in Dubai on 14 March
2022
Corresponding to 11
Shaban 1443 A.H.
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SN
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Violation
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Fine (in dirhams) |
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1 |
Failure by a Cyclist to
comply with the obligation to ride his Cycle only in the Cycle Lanes
determined by the RTA |
200.00 |
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2 |
Riding a Pedal Cycle or
an Electric Bike on a Road with a speed limit of more than sixty kilometres
per hour (60 kph) |
300.00 |
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3 |
Riding a Cycle in a
manner that endangers the life and safety of the Cyclist or other persons |
300.00 |
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4 |
Riding or leaving a
Cycle on a lane designated for walking or jogging |
200.00 |
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5 |
Using an Electric
Scooter, or any other type of Cycles determined by the RTA, without first
obtaining a Rider’s Permit |
200.00 |
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6 |
Carrying a passenger on
a Pedal Cycle or an Electric Bike that is not fitted with the required
equipment, or failure by a Cyclist or passenger to wear the required vest and
helmet |
200.00 |
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7 |
Failure to comply with
the speed limits prescribed by the RTA for Cycle Lanes |
100.00 |
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8 |
Carrying a passenger on
an Electric Scooter |
300.00 |
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9 |
Failure by a Cyclist to
meet the security and safety requirements prescribed in this Resolution and
the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof |
200.00 |
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10 |
Riding a Cycle which
does not meet the technical requirements stipulated in this Resolution and
the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof |
300.00 |
|
11 |
Parking a Cycle at other
than the parking places designated for this purpose, or parking a Cycle in a
manner that obstructs the traffic of Vehicles or pedestrians or in a manner
that constitutes a hazard to Road users |
200.00 |
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12 |
Failure to comply with
the instructions displayed on the information signs on Roads and Cycle Lanes |
200.00 |
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13 |
Riding a Pedal Cycle by
a person who is under the age of twelve (12) years without being accompanied
by a Cyclist who is aged at least eighteen (18) years |
200.00 |
|
14 |
Failure to dismount the
Cycle when on a pedestrian crossing |
200.00 |
|
15 |
Failure by a Cyclist to
report to the RTA, the DP, or the ambulance service any accident caused or sustained
by him which results in any injury or material damage |
300.00 |
|
16 |
Using the left-hand side
of the Road when riding a Pedal Cycle or an Electric Bike, or failure to
ensure that the Road is clear before changing lanes |
200.00 |
|
17 |
Riding against traffic |
200.00 |
|
18 |
Parking or driving a
Vehicle, or attempting to obstruct traffic, on a Cycle Lane |
300.00 |
|
19 |
Having the Cycle towed
by a Vehicle or using the Cycle for towing |
300.00 |
|
20 |
Failure by an entity
supervising Group Training to obtain the RTA’s prior approval of the training
|
AED
200.00 per person |
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21 |
Undertaking Independent
Training |
AED
100.00 per person |
©2022 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.