Banning the use of water bikes in Ras Al Khaimah without a license

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, issued Law No. 3 of 2020 regarding licensing, leasing and using water scooters, provided that the provisions of this law apply to jet skis and establishments operating in the rental of jet skis and training in their use in the emirate, including Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones.

The law stipulates that it is forbidden to unload or use water bicycles unless they are licensed by the Federal Authority in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, or any competent authority from outside the emirate, with the permissibility of giving temporary permits for the purposes of racing or any temporary event specified by the competent authorities, provided that the executive regulations specify the conditions Necessary for granting the license or permit and its duration.

The law also stipulated that a decision by the Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police, Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, be determined in coordination with the concerned authorities regarding the marine areas and the times in which the use of jet skis is permitted, and he or whoever delegates him may prohibit their use in inappropriate weather conditions that are issued It has a warning bulletin from the meteorological authority.

The law also stipulates that coordination takes place between the concerned authorities and the competent authority in controlling the violations related to the provisions of the law.

It also stipulated that no stricter penalty is stipulated in any other legislation in the emirate, and the provisions of Law No. 4 of 2019 regarding the seizure, deposit and disposal of vehicles shall also apply to bicycles abandoned in the marine areas, and a decision to deposit them shall be issued by the Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police or his authorized representative.

The law stipulates the necessity of harmonizing the conditions of owners of water scooters and facilities in light of the provisions of this law and its implementing regulations, provided that the Executive Council of the Emirate shall issue the executive regulations and include the technical specifications that must be met in water bikes, the conditions to be met by the user, the controls of use, the mechanism of control and inspection of water bikes and installations, as well as Attached to the list is a schedule of fees and fines.

- It is permissible to give temporary permits for the purposes of racing or any temporary event specified by the competent authorities.

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