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Local Affairs Editor – It is not permissible to ride an electric bicycle for anyone under the age of 16 – Prohibiting the driving of electric “scooters” for those under 7 years of age except under the supervision of a guardian – 25 kilometers per hour speed limit for bicycles and electric “scooters” – Requiring electric bicycle and “scooter” drivers to wear helmets and shock absorbers – Prohibiting the operation of bicycles and electric “scooters” on foreign roads – Prohibiting riding an escort with an electric bicycle or “scooter” driver – Prohibiting driving Off-road vehicles for those under 16 years – Allowing minors to drive off-road vehicles under the supervision of a guardian – Requiring off-road vehicles to register and license – Preventing new vehicles from driving in the lanes designated for cars and shoulders of the road – Prohibiting the parking of electric vehicles in public parking lots – Allowing small “toy” vehicles to be operated in parks and squares only – Requiring traffic approval for the import of off-road vehicles – Impounding violating vehicles for a period of up to 60 days – Traffic determines areas and times for using off-road vehicles – Allowing electric bicycles to operate on internal roads Only the Minister of the Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, issued a decision to add new categories to types of vehicles, including “scooters,” electric bicycles, and off-road vehicles. The decision stipulated, in its general provisions, that the owner, possessor, and driver of vehicles be committed to ensuring that the vehicle, by the nature of its design or the way it is driven, does not pose a danger to its driver, passenger, or users of the public road, and that all tires, devices, and body of the vehicle must be in sound condition. With the exception of small vehicles (toys), vehicles must be equipped with front and rear lights or flashing lights, brakes that are appropriate for the design of the vehicle, and an appropriate audio warning device that does not cause inconvenience to road users. The decision also required that the vehicle be free of defects, malfunctions, additions, or extras that pose a danger to its driver, passenger, or users of the public road, and that it be free of everything that would cause damage to the public road or public or private property. The suitability of the age group of the vehicle driver must also be taken into account according to In accordance with the terms and conditions of this decision, and to ensure his health fitness and ability to drive it, the owner of the vehicle, its possessor, or the person responsible for it, as the case may be, shall be responsible for the damage that results from driving these vehicles to himself or to others. No load may be present on these vehicles, and no person is allowed to ride with the driver, unless the design of the vehicle allows it, without prejudice to the provisions for operating off-road motorized bicycles, off-road cars, and off-road vehicles equipped for public roads. It is also prohibited to drive vehicles in the lanes of the road (the lanes designated for the movement of other vehicles), as well as the shoulders of the road, including the continuous longitudinal lines (emergency line) and the parts of the road adjacent to it on both sides. The decision prohibits these vehicles from being driven against the direction of traffic, or in any way that results in obstructing traffic on the public road or exposing traffic to danger, or driving them in a zigzag manner, or rushing them at a dangerous speed, or driving them in any condition that results in danger to their driver, passenger, or public road users. The driver of the vehicle is prohibited from holding Another vehicle while driving, or carrying, pushing, or pulling objects that obstruct traffic, impede control of the vehicle, or pose a danger to its driver, passenger, or public road users, with the exception of off-road vehicles equipped for public roads. The vehicles mentioned in this decision must not be stopped in places designated for parking other vehicles, and they must be parked in safe places outside the path of the road, the shoulder of the road, or intersections, in a way that does not impede the movement of other vehicles, and in all cases their parking must not pose a threat to traffic or an inconvenience to users of the public road. Bicycles and cars for rough areas The decision published in the Official Gazette stressed that motorized bicycles for rough areas and cars for rough areas should not be operated on public roads except in the approved geographic areas and at times specified by the Director General of Public Administration. For traffic, and on private roads, and whoever uses it in places and times other than the specified responsibility is responsible for whoever drives an unlicensed vehicle. The decision prohibits driving a vehicle for anyone under the age of 16, and requires that, in the event of a vehicle being driven by someone under this age, he must drive it in the presence and under the supervision of his guardian, or a person appointed by him who is not less than 18 years old, after ensuring his ability to control driving the vehicle. The guardian or person in charge of supervision bears full responsibility for any harm that befalls the driver of the vehicle or others, and driving such a vehicle is considered Vehicles for those under this age without supervision are equivalent to driving someone who does not hold a valid driver’s license. The decision also required wearing an internationally approved helmet, special glasses for motorcyclists or off-road vehicle drivers, long shoes, a long-sleeved coat specific to these types of vehicles, and shock protectors for the shoulders, hands and legs, and ensuring that they are not used on public roads and in conditions other than those stipulated in this decision, while bearing responsibility in the event of a violation of this, and transporting the vehicles on their own trailer when transported. On public roads. Off-road vehicles prepared for public roads. It is prohibited to drive off-road vehicles equipped for public roads – which are vehicles driven by mechanical or electric power, with two or more wheels – unless two conditions are met, namely that their driver must have a valid and valid driver’s license in accordance with the legally prescribed procedures, and to register these vehicles and issue registration number plates in accordance with the legal procedures established by the administration. The administration may make exceptions to some safety requirements according to the nature of these vehicles. Electric bicycles and “scooters.” For electric bicycles, the decision stipulates: The owner and user must operate them on the roads designated for them and marked with traffic signs, if any. It is not permissible to drive an electric bicycle for anyone under the age of 16 years, and it is not permissible for anyone under the age of 7 to drive an electric scooter, except under the supervision of his guardian or someone who is taking care of him. Driving these vehicles without supervision is considered to be the same as driving a vehicle by someone who does not hold a valid driver’s license to drive it. It is also not permissible to drive these vehicles at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and in all cases the speed must be limited in the areas. Inhabited areas, and not to expose pedestrians to danger or cause inconvenience to them, if these vehicles are driven in areas shared with pedestrians. The decision permits the operation of these vehicles on internal roads, and prohibits their operation on external roads. The priority of passage for these vehicles on unregulated roads is given by traffic lights and markings or by a traffic man, in all cases, for pedestrians and other types of vehicles, and it is not permitted for anyone to ride with an electric bike or electric scooter driver. The electric bike driver must also wear a helmet, and the driver must The electric scooter must be worn with a helmet and impact protectors for the shoulders, hands and feet. Small vehicles (toys) It is permissible to operate small vehicles (toys) in their own areas, or in recreational areas such as parks or arenas designated for games and the like. These vehicles are prohibited from being operated on external roads, and they must not be driven on internal roads without supervision from the child’s guardian or the person taking care of him. Renting vehicles or places to operate them at events. The issued decision stated that an inspection be conducted. By the competent authorities in the places where the vehicles mentioned in this decision are licensed to be rented or where they are allowed to be operated in events, to ensure that these vehicles are fit and suitable for operation, and to ensure that they are only driven by someone of the age group who is qualified to drive them according to their type and design. The General Traffic Department may set requirements that it deems sufficient to avert any danger from their operation to their driver, passenger, or public road users, and to ensure that they do not cause damage to the public road, public property, or With regard to the import of vehicles, it is not permissible to import off-road motorized bicycles, off-road cars, or off-road vehicles equipped for public roads, except with the approval of the administration. Ownership or export certificates may also be issued for them, as the case may be, whenever this is justified, such as participating in events or competitions or leaving or exporting them outside the Kingdom. Anyone who practices the activity of selling vehicles stipulated in this decision must keep the records, data, documents and statistics related to their sale for a period of not less than five years, and is also committed to By enabling the administration’s employees to view them at any time in accordance with the method determined by the administration. Seizure of vehicles, with the exception of small vehicles (toys), and without prejudice to the penalties and measures stipulated in the law, its executive regulations, and the decisions implementing it, the Director General of the Administration or his representative or delegate may order the seizure of these vehicles or their removal or escort to the place designated for housing the vehicles, without any responsibility on the administration, upon violating the provisions of this decision for a period not exceeding 60 days, and the vehicles shall be delivered immediately. The expiry of the period. If the owner, possessor, or person responsible for the vehicle does not come forward to receive it and pay all fees and expenses after the end of the impoundment period, the accommodation fees will be calculated starting from the day following the end of the impoundment period. If no one comes forward to receive it within 90 days from the end of the impoundment period, the vehicle is considered abandoned and at the administration’s disposal. The administration, after notifying its owner, possessor, or person responsible for it, has the right to sell it at a public auction for the account of its owner, and all fines, fees, and expenses will be paid from the value of the vehicle’s sale. The rest of the price is given to the owner. If he does not show up to receive the rest of the price, it is deposited in the court treasury. If the price of selling the vehicle does not cover all the dues, the rest is collected from the owner through legal means. If no one comes forward to buy the vehicle, the administration may destroy it and collect the dues through legal means. Accommodation fees may be exempted if the administration deems an acceptable excuse for the owner or the person responsible for the vehicle for not coming forward to receive it after the end of the seizure period and the disappearance of the reason for it. The decision included definitions of vehicles, which are as follows: Bicycles Off-road vehicles: Vehicles driven by mechanical or electric power, with two or more wheels, designed in the form of motorized bicycles, and whose use by their design is limited to rugged wilderness areas, and falling under the type of motorized bicycle. Off-road vehicle: A vehicle driven by mechanical or electric power, with two or more wheels, designed in the form of a car, and whose use is limited by design to rugged wilderness areas, and falling under the type of motorized bicycle. Off-road vehicles equipped for public roads: Vehicles driven by mechanical or electric power, with two or more wheels, originally designed for use on roads. Off-road vehicles, and equipped for operation on public roads. Electric bicycle: A vehicle with one or two or more wheels, driven by electric power, or by electric power and the driving force of its driver, or by other mechanical power. It is not designed in the shape of a car, and is intended to transport people or things. Its size is relatively similar to the size of motorized bicycles and bicycles. It also includes all motorized bicycles with an engine size of less than 100 cubic centimeters or its equivalent, which are excluded from registration and fall under the type of motorized bicycle. Electric scooter: A vehicle with a wheel or Two or more wheels, driven by electric power, or by electric power and the driving force of its driver, or by other mechanical power, and not designed in the form of a car, and driven in a standing manner or similar, and designed to transport people, and its size is smaller than electric bicycles and has a lower engine power, and falls under the type of motorized bicycle. Motorized vehicles: vehicles with two or more wheels, driven by electric power or other power, designed in the form of a cart, and prepared to transport people or things, and in the form of golf vehicles or the like or similar, and falls under the type of bicycle. Mechanism. Small vehicles (toys): Vehicles with two or more wheels, driven by low electrical power or by the propulsion of their driver, and are classified as toys intended for children, and fall under the type of regular bicycle (bicycle).
