Legal Action: Dubai Police Fine Guardian Dh50,000 Over Child’s Quad Bike Ride

Dubai Police have cautioned parents against allowing children to ride recreational motorbikes or any vehicles on public roads, stressing that such behaviour poses a grave risk to young riders and other road users.

 

The warning followed an incident in which traffic patrol officers stopped a child riding a recreational quad bike on a public street while accompanied by another minor. Police intervened immediately to secure the children’s safety and prevent potential danger to motorists.

 

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, said the child’s guardian was summoned and the vehicle was impounded. A release fee of Dh50,000 was imposed in accordance with Decree No. 30 of 2023.

 

Al Mazrouei noted that the guardian claimed ignorance of traffic regulations. However, authorities filed a report and initiated legal action under Wadeema’s Law, which criminalises exposing children to danger, neglect, or permitting activities that threaten their physical or psychological wellbeing.

 

He emphasised that allowing minors to operate vehicles on public roads is extremely dangerous, as children lack the physical and mental maturity to manage traffic conditions, assess risks, or respond effectively to sudden situations — factors that could result in serious accidents or fatalities.

 

“Public roads are not places for recreation or experimentation,” Al Mazrouei said, adding that recreational bikes must only be used in designated closed areas under direct supervision.

 

He urged parents to fulfil their legal and moral responsibilities by closely monitoring their children and ensuring they do not operate vehicles before reaching the legal driving age or obtaining the required licence.

 

“Ignorance of the law does not exempt anyone from accountability,” he added, stressing that protecting children is a shared responsibility that begins at home.

 

Dubai Police also encouraged the public to report dangerous behaviour by calling 901 or using the “Police Eye” service on the Dubai Police app, reiterating that strict legal action will be taken against anyone who endangers children or public safety.

 

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