Dubai: Dubai Police has summoned a motorcyclist filmed riding at speeds exceeding 290 km/h while performing dangerous stunts, including riding on one wheel and weaving recklessly between vehicles, reaffirming its zero tolerance for behaviour that endangers lives on the road.

Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic, said specialist traffic patrols identified and apprehended the rider after the footage surfaced, with legal action taken that included impounding the motorcycle and referring the rider to the competent authorities.

Under Dubai Decree No. 30 of 2023 on vehicle impoundment, the release of the motorcycle is subject to a AED 50,000 impoundment fee, in addition to other applicable legal procedures.

A Deadly Combination

Brigadier bin Suwaidan said riding a motorcycle at such extreme speeds is among the most dangerous traffic behaviours, placing both the rider and other road users at serious risk.

He explained that travelling at more than 290 km/h dramatically reduces a rider’s ability to control the motorcycle, react to sudden changes on the road or stop safely, making catastrophic crashes highly likely within seconds.

He added that a rider who loses control at such speeds can be thrown over a considerable distance and may collide with barriers, lamp posts or kerbs, or cross into oncoming traffic, resulting in fatal or life changing injuries. Unlike occupants of enclosed vehicles, motorcycle riders have virtually no physical protection during a collision.

Extreme Risk to Other Road Users

Brigadier bin Suwaidan warned that weaving between vehicles at excessive speeds creates an unpredictable and highly dangerous situation for all road users.

A driver may legitimately change lanes after checking that the road is clear, only for a speeding motorcycle to reach the same position within moments because of its extreme speed, leaving neither road user sufficient time to avoid a collision.

He also stressed that riding on one wheel is one of the most dangerous stunt manoeuvres, as it significantly reduces the motorcycle’s balance, steering and braking capability while increasing the risk of losing control due to road imperfections, obstacles, crosswinds or changing road surface conditions.

No Tolerance for Reckless Behaviour

Brigadier bin Suwaidan said excessive speed also narrows a rider’s field of vision, impairs distance judgement and slows decision making, while dramatically increasing the force of any collision. Such behaviour not only puts the rider’s life at risk but also endangers innocent motorists and can trigger chain collisions caused by sudden evasive manoeuvres.

He emphasised that Dubai Police’s smart enforcement systems and field patrols are fully capable of detecting and apprehending reckless drivers and riders, stressing that preserving lives is a shared responsibility.

“The road is not a place for stunts or speed tests,” he said, urging all motorcyclists to comply with traffic laws and ride responsibly to protect themselves and everyone else on the road.