Traffic patrols increase as risky teen motorbike riding raises road safety concerns.
Dubai Police have warned about a growing trend of teenagers riding motorbikes and recreational bikes in residential areas, especially during Ramadan and in the hours after iftar.
Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, stated that such behaviour not only endangers riders and local residents but also disrupts public peace in family communities.
He highlighted that some teenagers ride motorbikes on internal roads and within residential squares without sufficient knowledge of safety rules or awareness of potential hazards. This, he explained, raises the risk of collisions with vehicles or pedestrians, particularly in areas where children and elderly residents are present.
Al Mazrouei emphasized that these actions are traffic violations and pose a direct threat to road safety. He added that traffic patrols have stepped up inspections in residential areas, documenting several incidents in recent days.
“Offenders were stopped to protect their safety and that of other road users. The motorbikes were impounded, reports were filed, guardians were summoned, and legal procedures were carried out,” he said.
He urged parents to take an active role in preventing their children from riding motorbikes or recreational bikes on public roads and within residential communities.
Dubai Police encourage residents to report such behaviour through the “We Are All Police” service on 901 or via the “Police Eye” feature on the Dubai Police smart app.
Al Mazrouei stressed that community cooperation is key to reducing unsafe riding and improving safety across residential areas, calling on residents to act responsibly and respect the privacy and wellbeing of others.
“Prevention starts at home, with proper supervision and guidance to safeguard young people and the wider community,” he added.
