Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has set speed limits for cyclists at 30km/h on dedicated lanes and 20km/h on lanes shared with pedestrians in urban areas around Dubai.
This is in collaboration with the Dubai Police General HQ to ensure the safety of all cyclists.
Cyclists are also advised to follow traffic laws, instal a white light in the front and red light at the back and to also wear a helmet and reflective jacket.
Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency RTA said, “RTA is keen to make Dubai one of the best cycle-friendly cities in the world. The realisation of this objective warrants developing and improving the infrastructure of cycling as well as the legislation that encourage people to use cycles as safe and sportive means of mobility around the city. The construction of cycling tracks and encouraging the use of cycling is part of RTA’s strategic plans such as the traffic safety strategy, infrastructure plans, flexible mobility and the integration of mobility means. We value the cooperation of Dubai Police in running joint awareness and enforcement campaigns in accordance with the federal traffic law to protect road users against traffic accidents and boost the traffic safety levels in Dubai."