DUBAI: Abu Dhabi has started imposing fines on owners of bicycles and electric bikes who flout safety rules and regulations in the emirate.
Individuals who fail to follow safety instructions and standards or violations related to riding bicycles on prohibited roads and areas would be fined $54.46 to $136.15, state news agency WAM reported.
The goal for enforcing fines to was to ensure “the highest standards of security and safety, promote positive behaviors and adhere to the provisions of the regulation for a safe society,” the report added.
Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre earlier said in June that only electric two-wheelers that are operated while standing would be allowed, while those with seats – including those with a basket in front, an e-scooter with a seat and an ordinary seated scooter – would be banned.
The ban was imposed amid concerns about upgrades and modifications being made to two wheelers, which make them reach speeds that could be hazardous to riders and pedestrians.
Abu Dhabi authorities however noted that bicycle and electric bikes are one of the “first and last mile” services that link public bus stations, shopping malls, services, and residential areas, promote integration in the transport network and enable community members to reach their destinations quickly and at a very low cost.
Abu Dhabi starts imposing fines on violations of bicycles, electric bike regulations
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Abu Dhabi starts imposing fines on violations of bicycles, electric bike regulations
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian facilities in Jericho
- Israeli authorities have conducted 538 demolitions in the past 12 months, totaling 1,400 structures
- Excluding East Jerusalem, there are about 3 million Palestinians and 500,000 Israeli settlers living in the West Bank
LONDON: Israeli authorities demolished a house on Thursday in the town of Deir Al-Dik, located west of Jericho in the West Bank, and issued a demolition order for another structure east of the city.
Israeli bulldozers stormed Deir Al-Dik and demolished a house belonging to a resident of Jerusalem, claiming it was built without a permit, according to the Wafa news agency.
Forces also demolished a barracks in the city that belonged to the Abu Jarar factory and issued a demolition order for another structure related to the Sinqrat palm grove, east of Jericho.
The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission reported that the Israeli authorities conducted 538 demolitions in the past 12 months, totaling 1,400 structures. This included 304 occupied homes, 74 unoccupied homes, 270 economic facilities and 490 agricultural facilities, primarily in Hebron, Jerusalem, Ramallah, Tubas and Nablus.
Excluding East Jerusalem, which was occupied and annexed by Israel in 1967, there are about 3 million Palestinians and 500,000 Israeli settlers living in the West Bank.
