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4/17/26, 10:59 AM 120kmph e-scooters: Experts warn against high-speed modifications, back stricter law | Khaleej Times
Speaking about the dangers of modified devices, Dr Aldah emphasized that riders are highly
vulnerable because they lack essential safety mechanisms found in conventional vehicles.
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“E-scooters have absolutely no crumple zones, no roll bars, and nothing to protect the rider.
Any tiny event on the road can send the user crashing to the ground,” he said. “At high
speeds, the consequences can be fatal, especially if the rider is not wearing a helmet.”
He noted that while modern vehicles are designed with passenger safety cells and impact-
absorbing structures, e-scooters leave riders exposed to direct contact with the road or
surrounding objects. A collision with fixed infrastructure, such as a lamp post or concrete
barrier, could prove deadly at high speeds.
Dr Aldah stressed that speed remains the most critical factor in determining rider safety.
“The only way you can keep yourself safe is by traveling at a reasonable speed, one at which
you can react to hazards and survive a fall,” he explained. “Moving at speed without proper
protection is extremely dangerous.”
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