KAUST Health & Safety | HSE Road Safety Reminder: E-Scooters

Micromobility includes electric and human-powered scooters, bicycles, and similar devices. KAUST supports their safe use to reduce vehicle-related risks and promote sustainability. Electric micromobility devices may be ridden on cycle lanes and on KAUST roads. On the Academic Campus, only ride electric-powered micromobility on the pathway behind Buildings 2 to 5. Electric-powered micromobility may only be used in other areas when in human-powered mode.

Authorized electric micromobility pathway

Use cycle lanes, KAUST roads, and the designated Academic Campus pathway behind Buildings 2–5.

Safe riding	Unsafe riding
– Use cycle lanes, KAUST roads, and the designated – Academic Campus pathway behind Buildings 2–5 – Yield to pedestrians – Dismount at crossings – Wear a certified, fastened helmet – Use front and rear lights – One rider on basic commuter e-scooter	– Indoor or sidewalk riding – Distracted riding – Carrying passengers – Blocking doors or emergency equipment when parking – Failing to stop at STOP signs

Read the Full Micromobility Guidance

WHY IT MATTERS? Quiet, faster electric devices can create close-call risks for pedestrians.

Thank you for Keeping KAUST Safe.