Cyclists have been banned from riding on major roads under tough new laws to be introduced soon in Dubai.

Those riding on roads with speed limits of more than 60kph face fines of up to Dh600 under the laws, which were announced on Sunday.

That fine can be doubled for a second offence in a year, and authorities will be able to impound bikes for a month if there are any further repeats click here to read more from The National.