A delivery motorcycle caught double parking in Dubai on July 17, 2025. EXPAT MEDIA

Delivery motorcycle drivers in Dubai are facing growing public backlash and increased regulatory scrutiny over traffic violations, with double parking emerging as a particularly frustrating issue for residents. In multiple residential communities, including high-density zones across the city, residents have reported incidents of delivery motorcycles blocking parked vehicles or squeezing into tight parking spots, leaving behind scratches and dents on cars. “This morning, I couldn’t get out of my parking spot because motorcycles were parked behind and in front of my car. I wish these motorcycle drivers would be more considerate,” a longtime resident told Expat Media. “This has become a growing issue. Once, I came back to my car and saw dents and scratches because a delivery driver had wedged his motorcycle into my space,” another resident, Mahesh, told Expat Media. “I’m one step closer to reporting them via the Dubai Police app.” Under Dubai traffic law, double parking or blocking access to other vehicles carries a Dh500 fine. The issue forms part of a broader crackdown. This week, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 19 delivery motorcycles were recently impounded for violating multiple safety and operational regulations, including reckless and unsafe driving, operating without a professional training certificate from RTA and failure to wear mandatory safety gear. “These behaviours pose serious risks to both riders and other road users,” said Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency. “(We) will continue to carry out joint inspection and awareness campaigns… to create a safe and sustainable operational environment.” As part of the campaign, 1,059 field inspections were conducted in collaboration with Dubai Police and other local authorities, targeting several busy delivery areas like Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and Motor City. The RTA has also distributed QR codes linking to educational videos for delivery riders, outlining traffic rules and safe driving practices. Mahboob urged delivery companies to “strictly comply with all relevant regulations,” warning that non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions. Delivery riders are also now required to hold an RTA-issued certificate proving they have completed training in defensive driving, safety, and bike maintenance, in addition to their driver’s licence. ICA/Expat Media
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